Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Henry's Uncle, Laura Didier)
One Pill Can Kill. How Illicit fentanyl took her son and what one Mom is now doing about it.
One Pill Can Kill. How Illicit fentanyl took her son and what one Mom is now doing about it.
One Pill Can Kill. How Illicit fentanyl took her son and what one Mom is now doing about it.
Wednesday 15th December 2021
Hear Laura Didier's story about losing her son to a fake fentanyl pill and learn how to protect your loved ones from similar dangers.
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70 minutes
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Thought-provoking
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!One Mom's Mission: Turning Tragedy into Fentanyl Awareness
Guys, when they make these pills, fentanyl is a powder and it’ll clump together. The main thing, like when I talk to the kids, the main things you know, I try to impress upon them, is, guys, when they make these pills, fentanyl is a powder and it’ll clump together.
Imagine the heartbreak of losing a child to something as preventable as a fake pill. That's the devastating reality Laura Didier faced when her 17-year-old son, Zach, died from an illicit fentanyl-laced prescription pill. In this poignant episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore sits down with Laura to share her story and spread a vital message about the dangers lurking in counterfeit medications. Laura's journey isn't just about mourning; it's about mobilizing.
She talks about the urgent need for parents to educate their children on the risks of fentanyl and how easily these dangerous substances can be accessed by teenagers today. The conversation also touches on the gaps in addiction services and the frustrations with the criminal justice system, particularly around how dealers operate on social media. Laura advocates for better prevention strategies and updated language around fentanyl poisoning to raise awareness and save lives.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the hidden dangers teens face and the importance of proactive education in combating this crisis.