Big Brother 2013 contestant Ben Zabel, 32, is recovering after being admitted to Royal Brisbane Hospital after an overdose on prescription drugs. The reality star on Friday uploaded an image of his hospital admittance wristband,  confirming the incident with the message, 'Thank you to all the staff at Royal Brisbane' alongside the hashtags 'depression' 'anxiety' and overdose'. In a statement released on Monday, Ben's representative Jeremy Hansen, said, 'On Saturday evening (15th November) Ben Zabel suffered a prescription drug overdose. He was treated by paramedics on the scene in his apartment and was later transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for further treatment. Ben was released from hospital yesterday afternoon and is now home recovering. We ask for privacy for Ben, his family and his friends at this time.'
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Big Brother 2013 favourite Ben Zabel overdoses
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His management reveals Ben, 32, overdosed on prescription medication
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He's at home after his release from Royal Brisbane Hospital on Sunday
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Best friend and BB housemate Tim Dormer offers his support
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He said going on @placeholder helped him to vocalise his depression, which made him feel like isolated.