Lisa Carole Cude
Lisa Carole Cude
Netflix The Pharmacist - Dan Schneider
Netflix The Pharmacist - Dan Schneider
Netflix The Pharmacist - Dan Schneider
Wednesday 5th March 2025
Pharmacist Dan Schneider shares his journey from personal tragedy to exposing the opioid crisis and tackling the fentanyl epidemic.
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Episode Overview
- Dan Schneider's journey from personal tragedy to national advocacy.
- Understanding the difference between fentanyl poisoning and overdose.
- The importance of raising awareness and educating communities about fentanyl.
- The impact of the opioid crisis on families and communities.
- The need for a united effort to combat the fentanyl epidemic.
When you get killed by something that wasn't what you thought, you've been poisoned.
In this gripping episode of Fatal Facts of Fentanyl, host Lisa Carole Cude sits down with Dan Schneider, the pharmacist whose story is featured in the Netflix docuseries The Pharmacist. After losing his son Danny to a drug-related shooting in 1999, Dan took it upon himself to find justice. But his fight didn’t end there.
When he noticed a disturbing trend of young people coming into his pharmacy with high-dose OxyContin prescriptions, he uncovered a much larger crisis – the opioid epidemic. Now, Dan shares his experiences and insights into the deadly fentanyl crisis that’s sweeping the nation. With heartfelt anecdotes and a wealth of knowledge, Dan explains the different categories of fentanyl users and the devastating impact on both seasoned users and unsuspecting first-timers.
He sheds light on the importance of awareness and education, emphasising that no community is immune to this epidemic. Dan’s passion for change is palpable as he discusses the need for a united front to combat this crisis. Whether you’re directly affected by substance abuse or want to understand more about this pressing issue, this episode is a must-listen. Join Lisa and Dan as they explore the harsh realities and hopeful possibilities in the fight against fentanyl poisoning.