Jess Branas
Jess Branas
Episode 035 - Schools Need to be Informed
Episode 035 - Schools Need to be Informed
Episode 035 - Schools Need to be Informed
Monday 4th October 2021
Geralyn Vasquez joins Merrit Hartblay to discuss educating schools on fentanyl dangers after her son Jacob's tragic death.
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Get the buttons here!Geralyn's Mission: Educating Schools on Fentanyl's Deadly Impact
I think the hardest thing for me was in DC, where I really got sick to my stomach, you know. And outside the Chinese consulate and not, nobody thought it was an important enough story.
Imagine the heartbreak of losing a child to something preventable. Geralyn Vasquez knows this pain all too well after her son Jacob tragically died from a fentanyl overdose. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', Merrit Hartblay sits down with Geralyn to explore her urgent mission: making sure schools are better informed about the dangers of fentanyl. Geralyn’s story is both harrowing and inspiring.
She shares the frustration of facing a lack of investigation into Jacob’s death and the relentless drive it gave her to advocate for change. This episode sheds light on the critical need for school districts to be educated about fentanyl, a substance that's far too accessible to young people today. The conversation doesn’t stop at just raising awareness.
Merrit and Geralyn discuss actionable steps, like working with local politicians to push for more stringent regulations on social media platforms where kids often find these drugs. They emphasize the importance of community involvement and parental vigilance in combating this crisis. For anyone touched by addiction or concerned about the safety of our youth, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about understanding the problem; it’s about rallying together to find solutions.
With compassion and determination, Geralyn’s mission serves as a powerful call to action for us all.