Lisa Carole Cude
Lisa Carole
Narcan Saved Lives, But It Couldn't Save His Son
Narcan Saved Lives, But It Couldn't Save His Son
Narcan Saved Lives, But It Couldn't Save His Son
Thursday 10th July 2025
Explore fentanyl's deadly impact through personal stories, expert insights, and the urgent need for public awareness and action.
52 minutes
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Lisa Carole Cude
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Sobriety Success Stories
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Episode Overview
- Fentanyl affects all demographics without discrimination.
- Narcan can save lives but isn't foolproof.
- Personal stories reveal the crisis's depth.
- Law enforcement faces challenges tackling drug issues.
- Public awareness is crucial for change.
Tragedy has a way of being something powerful. This is in honor of my beautiful son's life.
In this episode of 'Fatal Facts of Fentanyl,' host Lisa Carole Coode delves into the devastating impact of the opioid crisis, particularly focusing on the illicit fentanyl epidemic that is sweeping across the United States. Lisa, an educator and advocate, shares her personal heartbreak of losing her son to fentanyl poisoning, a tragedy that has propelled her to raise awareness and educate others about the dangers of this potent drug.
The episode highlights the indiscriminate nature of the fentanyl crisis, affecting individuals regardless of race, age, socioeconomic status, or location. It underscores the urgent need for public awareness and education to combat this epidemic effectively. Lisa emphasizes that change begins with individual action and collaboration to save lives and prevent future tragedies.
Alongside personal stories, listeners gain insights from experts on the front lines of the opioid battle, including law enforcement officers like Rick, whose professional and personal experiences illustrate the multifaceted challenges in combating drug trafficking and overdose fatalities. Despite his decades of experience, Rick faces the heartbreak of losing his son to the very crisis he fights against. Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, is discussed as an essential tool that all families should have readily available.
However, the episode also acknowledges its limitations, as it saved Rick's son twice but couldn't prevent the final overdose. The conversation touches on the evolving role of law enforcement in addressing opioid-related crimes, highlighting the complexities of drug trafficking investigations and the importance of holding offenders accountable. Ultimately, the podcast calls for a nationwide effort to increase public health awareness and challenge misconceptions about drug addiction, urging listeners to engage with the content and contribute to the fight against fentanyl.
Lisa concludes with a heartfelt call to action, encouraging listeners to subscribe, share the podcast, and join the movement towards education and awareness in combating the opioid crisis.