A MUM who became addicted to painkillers to dull the agony she experienced following her birth died of an accidental overdose, an inquest has heard. Jade Farquhar, 31, regularly found herself in "severe discomfort" after having twins. 1 Jade Farquhar, 31, who became addicted to painkillers following the birth of twins died from an accidental overdose, an inquest has heard Credit: MEN Media The mum of six was prescribed a number of painkillers - including codeine, morphine, pregabalin and diazepam - to dull the pain, Lancs Live reported.
Jade became addicted to the medication and passed away suddenly on November 30 2023, after having "just taken too much". A coroner said she had experienced an "awfully tough time" before her death, according to Manchester Evening News . Jade's family launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs following her death.
Her niece Chelsea Farquhar said the mum had "suddenly died" and "left behind six beautiful babies, four sisters and one brother as well as cousins nieces and nephews". In November last year, Jade had a friend over to her house in Mill Hill, Blackburn. The friend went to sleep around 11pm.
Upon waking up the next morning, she found Jade unresponsive. Paramedics were called and Jade was pronounced dead at the scene. Most read in Health SOUTS YOU Rangers-linked English Premier League star spotted wearing Gers top on holiday THE NEIL DEAL Celtic icon Lennon spotted arriving at airport ahead of management return STARMER STALKED Baby Re.
