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Ep. 207 - USA Today Editor Shares Story of His Son’s Overdose to Help Others
Ep. 207 - USA Today Editor Shares Story of His Son’s Overdose to Help Others
Ep. 207 - USA Today Editor Shares Story of His Son’s Overdose to Help Others
Tuesday 25th September 2018
Hear USA Today's Bill Sternberg share his son's overdose story and discuss fighting the opioid crisis on Cover2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Turning Tragedy into Advocacy: A Father's Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
There really is no great consumer report out there yet in terms of treatment centers or providers.
Picture this: A loving father, Bill Sternberg, loses his son Scott to an opioid overdose in November 2017. Instead of being swallowed by grief, Bill, the editorial page editor for USA Today, channels his pain into a mission to help others. In this heartfelt episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast, Bill sits down with host Greg McNeil to share Scott's story and discuss the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic.
Bill recounts how Scott's addiction began with a seemingly routine 30-day prescription for opioids following an emergency surgery—a common yet perilous gateway to addiction for many. Through their conversation, Bill and Greg explore the hurdles families face, from the stigma surrounding addiction to the dire need for better consumer information on treatment centers. Bill also stresses the importance of medication-assisted treatment and calls for political action to address this public health crisis.
By sharing his family's journey, Bill hopes to break down dangerous clichés like 'hitting rock bottom' and foster a deeper understanding of addiction. This episode is not just a story of loss; it's a call to action and a beacon of hope for anyone touched by the opioid epidemic.