Brett Lovins
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Megan Tweedy - Three Years After Her Brother Jeff Meyer's Fentanyl Overdose
Megan Tweedy - Three Years After Her Brother Jeff Meyer's Fentanyl Overdose
Megan Tweedy - Three Years After Her Brother Jeff Meyer's Fentanyl Overdose
Friday 10th March 2023
Megan Tweedy shares her story of loss and advocacy after her brother's fentanyl overdose with Brett Lovins. Learn about combating addiction stigma.
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Get the buttons here!Megan Tweedy on Fentanyl's Toll: Three Years After Her Brother's Overdose
Substance Abuse Disorder (addiction) is treatable.
When Megan Tweedy lost her brother Jeff Meyer to a fentanyl overdose, her world changed forever. In this heartfelt episode of 'Addiction & Recovery Conversations with Brett Lovins', Megan opens up about the profound impact of Jeff's death and her mission to educate others about the fentanyl crisis. She talks about the overwhelming grief, the stigma surrounding addiction, and the urgent need for better treatment options.
Together, Megan and Brett discuss how families are affected by such losses and the importance of community support in the healing process. They also dive into the role of law enforcement, the use of Narcan, and the complexities of incarceration and withdrawal. Megan shares her journey of turning pain into purpose, highlighting her efforts to raise awareness through public discussions and advocacy.
This episode is a raw, powerful conversation that sheds light on a pressing issue while offering hope and solidarity to those grappling with addiction.