DJ AM's Death -- Not a Suicide

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http://www.tmz.com/

Our sources say DJ AM, a recovering addict, developed a dependency to Xanax and other benzodiazepines (a group of drugs used to treat anxiety) as a direct result of the plane crash a year ago. We're told AM (aka Adam Goldstein) developed a tremendous anxiety over flying -- something he had to do frequently for his job. We're told doctors began prescribing Xanax and other anti-anxiety medications to relieve his fear, but the benzos triggered a relapse into addiction. We're told benzos are particularly dicey for recovering addicts.

[[Buddie]]

So sad. He had dealt with addiction before and a near death experience on a plane can most def lead to PTSD...will see what the toxicology reports say in a couple of weeks. He seemed like a nice, good soul.