A law-enforcement official tells The Associated Press that tests show Prince died of an opioid overdose.
The 57-year-old singer was found dead April 21 at his Minneapolis-area estate.
The official, who is close to the investigation, spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
Investigators have been reviewing whether Prince died of an overdose and whether a doctor was prescribing him drugs in the weeks before his death.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Opiods has been brought into the headlines thanks to several deaths. Hopefully those who are taking opiods will see this as a good reason to wean themselves off this class of drugs.
Yes, taking opioids in excess is definitely a Heath hazard. Taken a directed isn’t a problem, especially to the chronic pain sufferers.