Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
My Son Died of an Accidental Overdose
My Son Died of an Accidental Overdose
My Son Died of an Accidental Overdose
Friday 11th March 2022
Hear Steve Borisenko discuss his son's accidental overdose and his mission to prevent similar tragedies through advocacy and awareness.
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Get the buttons here!A Father's Fight: Turning Tragedy into Advocacy Against Opioid Overdoses
We need to be compassionate for every single person and we need to reach out and help.
When Steve Borisenko lost his son Jacob to an accidental overdose, his world shattered. In this episode of 'Life Unscripted', host Janice Arnoldi sits down with Steve to discuss his son's untimely death and the mission he's embarked on to save others from the same fate. Jacob's story is a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in street-purchased anti-anxiety pills, which in his case, were laced with fentanyl.
Steve's advocacy work isn't just about numbers; it's about faces and families forever changed by the opioid crisis. He talks candidly about the challenges in accessing addiction support and the dire need for more resources. Steve also emphasizes the importance of carrying naloxone kits, available at many social service agencies and pharmacies, as a lifesaving measure for those at risk. This episode is a heartfelt plea for compassion and understanding towards those battling addiction and mental health issues.
It's a call to action to break down the stigma and have open, honest conversations about these critical topics. Tune in to hear Steve's moving story and learn how you can be part of the solution.