Physiological explanation for necrosis as the result of valium overdose combined with alcohol?

Physiological explanation for necrosis as the result of valium overdose combined with alcohol?My father died approx two years ago as the result of intentional valium overdose, combined with alcohol. I am seeking physiological explanations for his death. Was it due to lowered blood pressure and heart failure? Would his lungs fill with fluid as the result of cardiac arrest?

Thank you.

Answer by John de Witt
The process is one of respiratory depression. The combination simply depresses that part of brainstem function that gives us respiratory drive, in essence having people forget to breathe, resulting in hypoxemia and respiratory acidosis.

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