There eventually is enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Common to all leukemias are the tendency to bleed and the resultant anemia and increased susceptibility to infection. The diagnosis of leukemia requires confirmation of leukemic cells in the bone marrow by bone marrow biopsy and aspiration.
River Phoenix's autopsy showed deadly levels of cocaine and morphine (heroin shows up as morphine, as it's metabolized by the body), Valium, marijuana and ephedrine. Ephedrine is the main ingredient found in crystal meth. Official cause of death was Acute multiple drug ingestion. River Phoenix was just 23 years old.
Dallas oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens' grandson died of heroin overdose. 1  Medical examiner finds Thomas 'Ty' Pickens, 21, died of acute heroin intoxication. 2  College student was discovered dead in January. 3  Family in bitter legal battle over blog detailed the Pickens's drug and alcohol use.