Dr. Laura Berman’s Teen Son Samuel Dies From Drug Overdose

Dr. Laura Berman is mourning the death of her 16-year-old son, Samuel Berman Chapman, who lost his life due to a drug overdose.

The therapist, researcher and television personality revealed a drug dealer connected with Samuel through Snapchat and gave him either a [fentanyl] laced Xanax or Percocet while sheltering at home. A toxicology report, she said, will disclose the details of the drug.

The 52-year-old host took to Instagram Sunday to announce this tragic news.

"They do this because it hooks people even more and is good for business, but It causes overdose, and the kids don’t know what they are taking,” her Instagram post read. She further wrote that her heart is “shattered” following the incident.

Berman expressed her grief and said she is unsure how she'll "keep breathing" without her son. She hopes that by sharing her grief with the world through the social media post, she can bring awareness and not one more kid will die of drugs.

The "Quantum Love" author in her post said, she watched Samuel closely as he was getting ready for his college. He was a "straight-A student," the saddened mother added.

Berman concluded the heartbreaking post by appealing to parents to keep a tab on their kids, especially if they use Snapchat. She warned parents that drug dealers are using the popular social media platform to connect with children.

Snapchat's spokesperson also issued a statement on Feb. 8 and addressed Berman's tragic loss, reported E! News.

"Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of Samuel Berman Chapman, and we are heartbroken by his passing," the spokesperson said in the statement. The spokesperson further noted that Snapchat is "committed" to working with the "law enforcement" regarding this incident and other instances where the multimedia messaging application is used for any "illegal purposes."

The spokesperson concluded the statement by mentioning that the company has a zero-tolerance policy towards those who sell or buy drugs illegally on Snapchat. Also, using this platform for any illegal purposes is against the community guidelines, he further added.