Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) issues statement

It's a sad and disastrous end to a complicated life. The sudden, but perhaps unsurprising death of Michael Jackson may, in part, be due to an extremely dangerous anesthetic called Diprivan (propofol). Several unlabeled bottles of the surgical sedative were found in his home and apparently his body was covered with injection sites.

Unlike the horse tranquilizer/club drug Ketamine (or "Special K"), propofol has not been adopted by any scene for recreational use. However, according to Wikipedia, "abuse ...has been reported, usually among anesthesiologists who have access to it. Despite a lack of pain relieving properties, propofol's sedative action produces euphoric effects."

The drug is so dangerous that the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) issued a statement.

"The ASA ...does not know the specific circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death. However, the ASA unequivocally maintains that...propofol is a drug meant only for use in a medical setting by professionals trained in the provision of general anesthesia. Though the drug is often used for procedures requiring sedation, patients can have extremely variable responses to the drug and some patients can become completely anesthetized, including losing the ability to breathe. "

It is a sad and shameful tale that a man once so admired by nearly every person on this planet would seek such complete isolation that he would resort to a drug like propofol. Hopefully, this is a trend that Michael Jackson will not be starting.