Episode #143 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with April Babcock and Lost Voices of FentanylEpisode #143 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with April Babcock and Lost Voices of Fentanyl
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
April Babcock, Founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl – After losing her son Austen to a fentanyl poisoning April turned her pain into community service and founded Lost Voices of Fentanyl a non-profit organization devoted to illicit fentanyl education, prevention and awareness. It began as a rally outside the Chinese Embassy, but it grew into something more and the Lost Voices of Fentanyl Facebook Discussion group has become a haven providing bereavement support and encouragement for more than 29,000 bereaved families nationwide suffering through the enormous tragedy of illicit fentanyl poisonings. April has become a beacon of hope and a leading advocate in the nation for bereaved families in the fight against illicit fentanyl. Washington Post - White House Rally LVOF - Facebook
57:32•18 Sept 2023
Lost Voices of Fentanyl: April Babcock's Crusade for Change
Episode Overview
- April Babcock shares her journey from personal tragedy to founding Lost Voices of Fentanyl
- The devastating impact of fentanyl on families and communities is brought to the forefront
- The urgent need for widespread awareness, prevention, and legislative action to combat the fentanyl epidemic is highlighted
- Insightful and emotionally charged conversation shedding light on the relentless efforts of advocates and the urgent need for change
- The episode serves as a powerful platform for voices often silenced by grief and loss, amplifying the urgency for meaningful action
“Americans are under attack. Every time a teenager walks out the door, if they don't have the knowledge, they could be the next ones to die. And as we see, they are dying. And now we have babies dying. Babies aren't suffering with a substance use disorder. And we fight for change.”
Imagine losing a child to fentanyl poisoning and then turning that unimaginable grief into a mission to save others. That's exactly what April Babcock did after her son Austen's tragic death. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with April, the founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl, to explore her journey from heartbreak to advocacy.
April started with a rally outside the Chinese Embassy, but her efforts quickly grew into a national movement. Today, Lost Voices of Fentanyl supports over 29,000 bereaved families, offering them a haven of support and a platform for their voices. This episode sheds light on the devastating impact of fentanyl on families and communities and underscores the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and legislative action.
Through heartfelt stories and relentless advocacy, April Babcock has become a leading voice in the fight against this epidemic. Tune in to hear how one mother's love and determination are making a difference.
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