WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E98 - Aired 06-27-24 Paula Young
E98 - Aired 06-27-24 Paula Young
E98 - Aired 06-27-24 Paula Young
Thursday 18th July 2024
Paula Santos Young shares her journey from losing her son to fentanyl poisoning to advocating for awareness and legislative change.
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Get the buttons here!From Grief to Advocacy: Paula Santos Young's Fight Against Fentanyl
Episode Overview
- Paula Santos Young shares her personal story of losing her son to fentanyl poisoning.
- The episode highlights the unexpected presence of fentanyl in marijuana.
- Discussion on the creation and mission of 'Achieve Greatness' in Andrew's memory.
- The need for legislative change and better awareness of fentanyl dangers.
- The importance of grassroots advocacy in combating the fentanyl crisis.
A bomb has gone off in our home, and he is going behind me picking up the pieces every day
In this powerful episode of 'Courage to Hope', Tony Lagreca sits down with Paula Santos Young, a mother who tragically lost her son, Andrew, to fentanyl poisoning. Paula shares her heart-wrenching story of loss and how it has transformed her life into a mission to educate others about the dangers of fentanyl-laced substances.
With raw honesty, she discusses the unexpected presence of fentanyl and xylazine in Andrew's marijuana, a discovery that has driven her to advocate for greater awareness and legislative change. Paula's journey from grief to activism is both inspiring and eye-opening, as she recounts the creation of 'Achieve Greatness', a 501c3 organisation dedicated to continuing Andrew's legacy of community involvement and youth mentorship through basketball.
The episode delves into the broader crisis of fentanyl in the United States, highlighting the alarming statistics and the urgent need for action. Paula and Tony discuss the shortcomings of current policies, the importance of safe injection sites, and the critical role of grassroots movements in combating this epidemic. This conversation is a poignant reminder of the human cost behind the statistics and a call to action for listeners to support efforts that can save lives.
Don't miss this episode if you're looking for a story of resilience, advocacy, and the unyielding fight against a devastating crisis.