(L.A.) Christopher Safos, 38, Died From Drugs

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Case Number: 2024-03981

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Christopher Safos.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fluorofentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SAFOS (January 14, 1986 – March 6, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:10 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on June 15, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.

The Bible provides several principles that prohibit the recreational use of illegal drugs.

  • Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Abusing drugs harms our bodies,
      which goes against being good stewards of what God has given us.
    • The Bible exhorts Christians to be sober-minded and self-controlled (1 Peter 1:13, 5:8). Drug abuse impairs one’s judgment and self-control, contradicting this principle.

    Choices involving drug use have far-reaching effects that extend beyond the individual. Substance abuse impacts not only the person partaking in drugs but also their families, church communities, and those they could potentially serve more effectively if unencumbered by addiction.

    When someone abuses drugs, the ripple effects are felt by their loved ones. Families bear the emotional and practical burdens of their family member’s addiction. Furthermore, church communities suffer from the diminished participation and service of one of their members. Perhaps most critically, those who could have been helped or inspired through selfless actions are deprived of the positive impact that the individual is capable of when unencumbered by substance abuse.

    The apostle Paul reminds believers that they are all part of one body in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:26). An individual’s choices regarding drugs affect not just themselves, but the entire body of believers. There is a responsibility to that body to live in a way that avoids causing harm and maximizes the potential for good works and service to others.