Lisa Carole Cude
Lisa Carole Cude
Peytons Story - STOP the STIGMA!
Peytons Story - STOP the STIGMA!
Peytons Story - STOP the STIGMA!
Friday 8th October 2021
Hear Peyton's heartbreaking journey through opioid addiction and learn how we can combat stigma in this powerful episode of 'Fatal Facts of Fentanyl'.
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Lisa Carole Cude
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Policy & Advocacy
Sobriety Success Stories
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Silence: Peyton's Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Understanding requires compassion, patience and a willingness to believe good hearts sometimes choose poor methods. Through judging we separate. Through understanding, we grow! STOP the STIGMA...
In a gripping episode of 'Fatal Facts of Fentanyl', Lisa Carole Cude brings us the heart-wrenching story of Peyton, a young man whose life was upended by opioid addiction. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 16, Peyton faced a brutal battle with cancer, leading to a full hip replacement by age 19. The pain medication prescribed to ease his suffering soon became the catalyst for a devastating opioid addiction that ultimately claimed his life at 23 due to fentanyl poisoning.
Peyton's mother, Kelly, shares her son's poignant journey with a raw honesty that cuts through the stigma often surrounding addiction. She believes in the power of transparency to foster empathy and understanding. Through her words, listeners are invited to see beyond judgment and recognize the humanity in those struggling with addiction. This episode isn't just about Peyton's tragic end; it's a call to action.
It underscores the crucial role healthcare providers play in educating patients about the risks of opioid use and the necessity of medication-assisted treatment. Lisa and Kelly also discuss the dire need for society to shift its perspective on addiction, treating it with the compassion it deserves rather than disdain. Peyton's story is a stark reminder of the real faces behind the statistics of the opioid crisis.
It's an emotional yet vital listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction and join the movement to stop the stigma.