Lisa Carole Cude
Lisa Carole Cude
Luca's Story Saves Lives
Luca's Story Saves Lives
Luca's Story Saves Lives
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Hear Amanda's emotional journey after losing her son Luca to fentanyl poisoning, and her fight to bring awareness and justice.
40 minutes
Inspiring
Heartbreaking
Informative
Supportive
Honest
About this podcast
Author:
Lisa Carole Cude
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Policy & Advocacy
Sobriety Success Stories
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Episode Overview
- Luca was a compassionate child dedicated to helping others.
- Fentanyl sold via Snapchat led to Luca's tragic death.
- Amanda's advocacy resulted in changes to fentanyl death investigations.
- Digital drug dealers pose significant risks to children.
- Narcan is crucial for saving lives in emergency situations.
I don’t want any other mommies to feel this way! I don’t want this guy to kill anyone else!
In this heart-wrenching episode of 'Fatal Facts of Fentanyl', you'll hear the devastating yet inspiring story of Luca, a bright and compassionate 13-year-old whose life was tragically cut short by fentanyl poisoning. Host Lisa Carole Cude, a grieving mother herself, welcomes Amanda, Luca's mum, to share the painful journey of losing her son to a drug sold via Snapchat.
Amanda's poignant recounting of Luca's life paints a picture of a boy with a heart of gold, dedicated to helping others from a very young age. His tragic death serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers lurking in social media platforms and the urgent need for awareness and education about fentanyl. Amanda discusses the challenges she faced in getting justice for Luca and her relentless fight to ensure no other family endures the same pain.
The episode sheds light on the sinister world of digital drug dealers and the alarming ease with which they can reach our children. Amanda's advocacy has led to significant changes in how fentanyl-related deaths are investigated in Northern California, setting a precedent that could save countless lives. This episode is not just a tale of loss but also a call to action for parents, communities, and authorities to come together and combat this crisis.
Listen to Amanda's powerful story and find out how you can contribute to making a difference.