Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
241. Eric Nation | Drug Endangered Children
241. Eric Nation | Drug Endangered Children
241. Eric Nation | Drug Endangered Children
Monday 4th August 2025
Explore solutions for drug endangered children with Eric Nation and Dr. Roneet Lev. Learn about interventions and support networks impacting young lives.
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Dr. Roneet Lev
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- 1 in 8 children lives with a caregiver who has a substance use disorder.
- 759,000 children experienced parental drug-related deaths between 1999-2000.
- Early intervention can change the life trajectory of drug endangered children.
- DEC alliances aim to create review teams for opioid-related cases.
- Community support and partnerships are crucial for protecting vulnerable children.
Every drug endangered child has a fork in the road that can affect the trajectory of their life.
In this episode of High Truths on Drugs and Addiction, Dr. Roneet Lev delves into the pressing issue of drug endangered children in the United States. She is joined by Eric Nation, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, who brings over two decades of law enforcement experience to the discussion.
The episode sheds light on the alarming statistic that one in eight children lives with a caregiver suffering from substance use disorder, highlighting the widespread impact of both legal and illegal substance misuse on children and families. Dr. Lev and Eric Nation discuss the tragic fact that between 1999 and 2000, 759,000 children experienced the loss of a parent due to drug-related causes.
They emphasize the long-term consequences these children face, including the potential for entering a life of crime and drug misuse. However, they also highlight the opportunity for change through early identification and intervention, which can steer these children towards healthier and more productive futures. Eric Nation shares his personal journey in law enforcement and his commitment to supporting drug endangered children. He describes initiatives such as DEC alliances, which aim to create opioid fatal and non-fatal review teams.
These teams focus on ensuring that children are considered in opioid-related cases, promoting a holistic approach to tackling the crisis. The episode also explores community-oriented services and partnerships, such as COPS and OJJDP, which play vital roles in providing resources and support to affected children. Dr. Lev and Eric Nation stress the importance of federal funding and community collaboration to amplify efforts and protect the most innocent victims of substance misuse.
Listeners are encouraged to visit HighTruths.com for more information and to consider supporting Families Against Fentanyl, an organization committed to combating the illicit fentanyl supply chain. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, the podcast aims to foster positive change and safeguard future generations from the scourge of drug misuse.