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Alcohol, Cannabis, Xanax: Saudi Prince Died At London Hotel After Taking Cocktail Of Drugs

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Sanstuti Nath
Alcohol, Cannabis, Xanax: Saudi Prince Died At London Hotel After Taking Cocktail Of Drugs
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A Saudi prince was found dead in a London hotel following a cardiac arrest caused by a lethal combination of alcohol, cannabis, and prescription drugs. An inquest revealed the prince had a history of addiction and had recently undergone treatment.

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The case highlights the dangers of substance abuse and the specific challenges faced by individuals struggling with addiction, regardless of their social status.

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A Saudi prince, who was found dead in a London hotel last year, reportedly had traces of liquor, recreational drug gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), cannabis, and Xanax in his system. A toxicology report presented in court showed Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi al Saud was almost three times the drink-drive limit at the time of his death, according to a report by The Telegraph UK. An inquest at Inner West London coroner's court heard that Prince Abdullah, a member of Saudi Arabia's ruling dynasty, had suffered a cardiac arrest after consuming alcohol and drugs in high quantity. His body was found in the bathroom of his euro 600-a-night room at the Marriott Hotel in Kensington, West London, on November 25 last year.Struggle With AdictionThe inquest was told that the prince had been struggling with the use of alcohol and Xanax.

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