Derek Boogaard Cause of Death
Derek Boogaard died from a combination of alcohol and oxycodone
NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard, who was identified dead in his Minnesota house final week, died from a combination of alcohol and oxycodone, a U.S. medical examiner said Friday.
Dr. Andrew Baker, the Hennepin County medical examiner, also explained in Friday’s report the 28-year-old New york Rangers player’s death was accidental.
“Cause of death is mixed alcohol and oxycodone toxicity,” the medical examiner’s report reads. “Manner of death is accident.”
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What is Oxycodone ?
According to Drugs.Com, Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. It is not for treating pain just after a surgery unless you were already taking oxycodone before the surgery. Oxycodone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
