WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E24 - Aired 06-30-22 Tony Lagreca
E24 - Aired 06-30-22 Tony Lagreca
E24 - Aired 06-30-22 Tony Lagreca
Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Tony Lagreca discusses his personal journey with opioid addiction and his advocacy for better patient education and support on 'Courage to Hope'.
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Get the buttons here!Tony Lagreca: A Father’s Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
Don't ever give up, because if you give up and you end up on the other side, where you're one of the parents who's lost a child, I can tell you it's times worse than anything you're going through right now.
What happens when addiction hits home? In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', Tony Lagreca opens up to Benny about his deeply personal battle with opioid addiction, driven by his son's struggles. Tony's firsthand experience offers a raw look at the devastation opioids can wreak on families. But it’s not just about his story—Tony dives into the larger picture, discussing how hospitals often discharge patients with opioid prescriptions without proper warnings about the risks.
He passionately advocates for better patient education on alternative medicines and the dangers of opioids, urging everyone to ask critical questions before accepting any medication. Tony also sheds light on the unique challenges men face when dealing with addiction, emphasizing the importance of support systems for them. His work on the 'right to know' bill, which aims to mandate that doctors inform patients if they are being prescribed opioids, highlights his commitment to change.
This episode is a heartfelt plea for awareness and action, offering hope and encouragement to anyone affected by addiction.