Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
Episode #143 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with April Babcock and Lost Voices of Fentanyl
Episode #143 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with April Babcock and Lost Voices of Fentanyl
Episode #143 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with April Babcock and Lost Voices of Fentanyl
Monday 18th September 2023
Join Dr. Roneet Lev as she talks with April Babcock about her powerful journey from loss to advocacy in combating the fentanyl crisis.
58 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Lost Voices of Fentanyl: April Babcock's Crusade for Change
Episode Overview
- April Babcock shares her journey from personal tragedy to founding Lost Voices of Fentanyl
- The devastating impact of fentanyl on families and communities is brought to the forefront
- The urgent need for widespread awareness, prevention, and legislative action to combat the fentanyl epidemic is highlighted
- Insightful and emotionally charged conversation shedding light on the relentless efforts of advocates and the urgent need for change
- The episode serves as a powerful platform for voices often silenced by grief and loss, amplifying the urgency for meaningful action
Americans are under attack. Every time a teenager walks out the door, if they don't have the knowledge, they could be the next ones to die. And as we see, they are dying. And now we have babies dying. Babies aren't suffering with a substance use disorder. And we fight for change.
Imagine losing a child to fentanyl poisoning and then turning that unimaginable grief into a mission to save others. That's exactly what April Babcock did after her son Austen's tragic death. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with April, the founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl, to explore her journey from heartbreak to advocacy.
April started with a rally outside the Chinese Embassy, but her efforts quickly grew into a national movement. Today, Lost Voices of Fentanyl supports over 29,000 bereaved families, offering them a haven of support and a platform for their voices. This episode sheds light on the devastating impact of fentanyl on families and communities and underscores the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and legislative action.
Through heartfelt stories and relentless advocacy, April Babcock has become a leading voice in the fight against this epidemic. Tune in to hear how one mother's love and determination are making a difference.