Five drugs in Tiger’s system

Los Angeles – Tiger Woods (above) had five drugs, including the opioid painkiller hydrocodone, in his system when he was arrested in May on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to a toxicology report released this week.

A urine test revealed four other medications along with hydrocodone – which is sold under the brand name Vicodin.

Also present were the powerful painkiller hydromorphone; anxiety drug alprazolam (also known as Xanax); sleep drug zolpidem (also known as Ambien) and THC, which is a chemical component of marijuana.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office made the results public on Monday.

“As I previously said, I received professional help to manage my medications,” Woods said. “Recently, I had been trying on my own to treat my back pain and a sleep disorder, including insomnia, but I realise now it was a mistake to do this without medical assistance.

“I am continuing to work with my doctors, and they feel I’ve made significant progress. I remain grateful for the amazing support I continue to receive and for the family and friends that are assisting me.”

The 41-year-old Woods was arrested early in the morning of May 29 in Jupiter, Florida. Police found him asleep in his car by the side of the road near his home.

He later said his condition was the result of a reaction to mixing several prescription drugs.

It was not immediately known if Woods had prescriptions for all of the medications.