REPORT: WOODS HAD FIVE DRUGS IN SYSTEM
Tiger Woods had five drugs in his system — Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) — the night he was charged with driving under the influence, according to an ESPN report. Police in Jupiter, Fla., found Woods asleep in his car, in the middle of the highway, on May 29. Woods failed field sobriety tests and sounded confused as officers asked him questions. According to CNN, a urine test revealed hydrocodone, a generic form of Vicodin, and hydromorphone, also known as Dilaudid, both opioid pain medications; alprazolam or Xanax, prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders; zolpidem or Ambien, a sedative prescribed for insomnia; and metabolites of alprazolam and of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. In a statement Monday, Woods said, “As I previously said, I received professional help to manage my medications. Recently, I had been trying on my own to treat my back pain and a sleep disorder, including insomnia, but I realize 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. ... Regarding my back, I recently spoke to my surgeon, and he’s very pleased with how my fusion is healing. I’m right on schedule. I’m doing light lifting, riding a stationary bike and putting a little.”