Lisa Carole Cude
Lisa Carole
From Cancer to Addiction: Peyton's Story Will Change How You View Addiction
From Cancer to Addiction: Peyton's Story Will Change How You View Addiction
From Cancer to Addiction: Peyton's Story Will Change How You View Addiction
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Kelly shares her son Peyton's journey from cancer treatment to opioid addiction in this heartfelt episode of Fatal Facts of Fentanyl.
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Lisa Carole Cude
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Episode Overview
- Addiction can start unexpectedly, even from prescribed medications.
- High-dose steroids can have severe side effects leading to opioid dependency.
- Stigma around addiction needs to be challenged and changed.
- Treatment options like Suboxone and Vivitrol have complex effects.
- Fentanyl poisoning is a growing crisis requiring urgent attention.
"Addiction doesn't discriminate—it can begin in the most unexpected ways, even through legitimate medical treatment."
In this gripping episode of Fatal Facts of Fentanyl, Kelly shares the poignant story of her son Peyton, whose journey through cancer treatment led to an unexpected battle with opioid addiction. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at just 16, Peyton faced a series of intense treatments that saved his life but left him with painful side effects. The high-dose steroids caused severe damage to his hip bones, resulting in a full hip replacement by age 19.
This marked the beginning of his struggle with opioids, prescribed to manage his pain. Kelly's narrative reveals the harsh reality of addiction, which often begins innocently with prescription medication. The conversation dives into the emotional and psychological impact of Peyton's illness and addiction, highlighting the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Kelly's heartfelt recounting challenges listeners to rethink their perceptions of addiction and the people affected by it.
She emphasises that addiction doesn't discriminate and shares her hopes for changing societal attitudes towards it. The episode also touches on treatment options like Suboxone and the Vivitrol shot, shedding light on the complexities of recovery. Despite Peyton's efforts to overcome his addiction, he tragically fell victim to fentanyl poisoning, an incident Kelly describes as a drug-induced homicide. Kelly's story is a powerful reminder that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing.
It calls for compassion and understanding rather than judgement. By sharing her experience, Kelly hopes to inspire change and bring awareness to the deadly fentanyl crisis affecting communities nationwide. Tune in to hear Peyton's story and reflect on how society can better support those battling addiction.