Brenda Zane
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Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie's Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills
Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie's Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills
Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie's Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills
Thursday 4th September 2025
Ed Ternan shares his mission to warn about counterfeit pills after losing his son Charlie to fentanyl. A powerful story of grief turned into action.
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Episode Overview
- Counterfeit pills pose a significant risk due to their unpredictable contents.
- Awareness alone isn't enough; education is crucial for understanding risks.
- Peer-to-peer communication can effectively spread awareness among youth.
- Parents need to engage actively in conversations about drug safety.
- Song for Charlie offers valuable resources for education and prevention.
Even if each individual pill is maybe less potent, the bad guys are finally getting the formulation the way they want it.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Ed Ternan, founder of Song for Charlie, shares his relentless mission to educate the world about the dangers of counterfeit pills. This episode of Hopestream takes a deep dive into the tragic story of Charlie Ternan, who lost his life to a fentanyl-laced pill, and how his parents turned their grief into a powerful campaign to save others.
Ed discusses the importance of awareness, education, and the impact of peer-to-peer communication in preventing future tragedies. With anecdotes about their family's journey and insights into the evolving drug landscape, this conversation is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. Ed's unwavering dedication to spreading knowledge about fentanyl and its dangers serves as a call to action for parents and young people alike.
The episode highlights how crucial it is to keep the conversation going and ensure that every young person knows the risks involved with random pills. It's a poignant reminder that behind every statistic is a real story, and every effort counts in the fight against addiction. Tune in for a discussion that will leave you informed and inspired, urging you to consider what more can be done to protect our youth.