LGBT
Related: About this forumNex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner
Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner
The coroners report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
CHRISTOPHER WIGGINS
MARCH 13 2024 4:28 PM EST
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Oklahoma has concluded that Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old transgender student of Indigenous heritage from Owasso High School whose death has sparked widespread concern and debate, died by suicide. The medical examiners one-page summary report identifies the cause of death as combined toxicity from diphenhydramine and fluoxetine. A full report will be released on March 27, according to the department.
Diphenhydramine, commonly known by its brand name Benadryl, is an antihistamine typically used to treat allergy symptoms. Fluoxetine, widely recognized as Prozac, is a medication prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders.
On February 7, Benedict was assaulted in a school bathroom. Later, Benedicts grandmother took him to a hospital where body-worn video from an Owasso Police Officer revealed that the teenager had been bullied relentlessly for their gender expression before the assault.
The following day, Benedict was in distress at home and taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Benedict's death has highlighted the critical need for increased awareness and resources dedicated to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
More at link:
https://www.advocate.com/news/nex-benedict-cause-of-death
RELATED!!!:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/113761831
The bigots killed him/them!!!
flying_wahini
(8,043 posts)LostOne4Ever
(9,603 posts)But either way his/their blood is on the hands of the bigoted politicians in Oklahoma!
He/they would still be alive if not for them and Chaya Raichik!
Traildogbob
(10,070 posts)With you. The whole fucking state are GQP liers.
Stinks like Epstein or all Russian deaths.
Dana just gave some facts about the autopsy on the Stephanie show that needs addressed.
DOJ, not a trump humper one, needs to investigate.
A large part of this county are making me nauseated.
My service and millions more are being pissed on, mostly by non serving crooks and loonies.
Diraven
(1,073 posts)That drug combination is not known to be dangerous. It's even very rare that overdosing on either of those is fatal.
OldBaldy1701E
(6,485 posts)Benedict's death has highlighted the critical need for increased awareness and resources dedicated to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
So, this is what it took? All the pain and suffering that has come before did not matter?
This is typical for the 'straight' nation we live in. Humph... 'Great Melting Pot' my fat old ass... There are times where this society is more conformist than a right wing military group. This great nation will die by the hand of conformity, you watch...
jimfields33
(19,219 posts)TrumanTheTiger
(33 posts)arent the only thing that smells like bull shit in the state.
niyad
(120,404 posts)Martin68
(24,654 posts)Nex Benedict was bullied beyond the breaking point and committed suicide. Suicide is a serious problem for LGBTQ youth who are bullied. That needs to be emphasized. Rejecting there medical findings just confuses the issue. Violent bullying is responsible for this suicide, and even non-physical bullying, especially online, has the same result. That's the lesson we should to draw from this tragedy..