Hayden Panettiere: Inside the 5 Fatal Substances and Fentanyl Risks

Following a coroner's report identifying five substances in Hayden Panettiere’s body, host Kari Beal sits down with addiction researcher and psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Friedman to break down the deadly reality of polysubstance overdoses and erratic street drug potency. They explore the science behind dangerous drug synergies, emerging non-opioid threats like medetomidine, and practical harm reduction tools—including where to access free naloxone and test strips in South Carolina.

00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Upcoming Live Event: Furman University on Sept. 30
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/09/10/wellness-files-live-who-was-this-medicine-made/
02:40 - Meet Dr. Joseph Friedman: Addiction research background
03:05 - Deconstructing the autopsy: Fentanyl & 4-ANPP explained
05:31 - Synergistic danger: Combining Xanax, sedatives & opioids
07:20 - Muscle relaxers (Methocarbamol) & Seroquel in overdose
09:42 - Evidence-based addiction treatment vs. street supply crackdown
12:59 - The potency lottery: Dr. Friedman’s drug checking research
15:03 - Fentanyl test strips: How they work and who they protect
18:38 - Emerging threats: Medetomidine & veterinary tranquilizers
20:18 - National overdose trends and the lifesaving role of Narcan
21:40 - Solutions & free resources: S.C. health department kits & preview

The Wellness Files is a health-focused podcast where we explore practical tools, research and real patient stories. We hope to inform, inspire, and connect to audiences so you can be the best version of yourself, while also asking tough questions about safety and effectiveness.