Fighting Fentanyl: A Parent's Path from Grief to Advocacy

⚠️Trigger Warning⚠️This episode features content around substance misuse and the death of a teenager. Please call 1-800-662-HELP if you or anyone you know is struggling with substance misuse.Amy Neville shares her personal journey of loss and activism after her son's tragic death due to fentanyl poisoning. She educates parents and teens about the dangers of fentanyl, the deceptive nature of counterfeit drugs, and the impact of social media on drug accessibility. Amy's foundation focuses on youth perspectives and aims to raise awareness and provide resources for prevention. Amy Neville discusses the dangers of fentanyl and its impact on adolescents, highlighting the role of social media platforms like Snapchat in facilitating drug-related activities. She emphasizes the need for parents to engage with their children on social media and provides insights on how to address drug experimentation and addiction. Amy also shares valuable information about naloxone and its importance in saving lives. The conversation ends with a message of hope and empowerment from the perspective of teens.