Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Saige
Saige
Saige
Saturday 3rd August 2019
Ellen shares Saige's tragic overdose story and advocates for changes in dental opioid prescriptions to prevent addiction.
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Susan Claire
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Saige's Story: A Mother's Fight for Change in Dentistry and Addiction Awareness
How can you not even question the fact that it's a disease and that people do get taken by this in such a fast way that it's not a matter of willpower or they don't want to do it. And then they go, you know, they just can't stay away.
Ellen's world turned upside down when her daughter, Saige, passed away from an accidental overdose in an airport bathroom, clutching a ticket to rehab. Saige's battle with addiction began innocently enough—after a routine dental procedure, she was prescribed oxycodone. What started as a remedy for pain spiraled into a nightmare of dependency and loss. In this episode, Ellen opens up about her daughter's life, her artistic spirit, and the devastating impact of addiction on their family.
But Ellen's story doesn't end with tragedy. Fueled by her grief, she is now on a mission to change how dentists prescribe opioids. She's collaborating with her legislator to push for a bill that requires dentists to consider a patient's family history of addiction and explore alternative pain management options before resorting to opioids. Ellen's advocacy aims to prevent other families from enduring the same heartbreak.
Saige's story will also be highlighted in an upcoming CBS special, bringing more attention to this critical issue. Through her candid conversation, Ellen offers a poignant reminder of the dangers of opioid prescriptions and the importance of supporting those who are grieving. This episode is a testament to a mother's love and her relentless pursuit of change in honor of her daughter's memory.