A Mother's Fight: Turning Tragedy into Advocacy Against Prescription Pill Overdose
And then, A Few Weeks before Jared passed, he needed now to klonopin, a day, not one. And it was another nightmare of A Day, Christmas Day.
Imagine losing your child to something as preventable as a prescription pill overdose. That's the heartbreaking reality Jodi Barber faced, and she’s turning her pain into a powerful mission in this gripping episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom'. Hosted by Brandon Lee, this episode delves into the tragic loss of Jodi's son due to reckless prescriptions from doctors. But it doesn't stop there.
Jodi takes us on her journey from grief to advocacy, confronting the very doctor who wrote the deadly prescription and striving to save other young adults from a similar fate. This isn’t just a story of loss; it’s one of hope and relentless determination. Jodi’s raw and unfiltered account sheds light on the broader societal issue of prescription drug addiction and the devastating impact it has on families.
Through her efforts, she aims to break the stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing the critical need to address untreated trauma. Whether you’re personally affected by addiction or looking to understand its far-reaching consequences, Jodi’s story is a poignant reminder that awareness and education can save lives.