DRUGS FOUND IN WOODS’ SYSTEM AFTER ARREST

Los Angeles, Aug. 15: Tiger Woods 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.

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 on Monday. “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 that 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 May 29 in Jupiter, Florida. Police found him asleep in his Mercedes-Benz by the side of the road near his home. He later said in a statement that 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.

Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and agreed to enter a diversion program that will allow the 14-time major championship winning golfer to clear his record if he completes the program.

In June, he completed a treatment programme to help him manage medications he was using to combat back pain and insomnia. — Reuters