One Pill Can Kill. How Illicit fentanyl took her son and what one Mom is now doing about it.One Pill Can Kill. How Illicit fentanyl took her son and what one Mom is now doing about it.
Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery
Today’s guest is Laura Didier, a mother who lost her 17-year-old son, Zach, to a fake counterfeit prescription pill made of illicit fentanyl on Dec. 27, 2020. Zach had no history of substance use and was a straight A student, musician, and athlete. Laura explains how easy it is for anyone, especially teenage kids to get fake pills through various outlets, such as social media. She encourages kids who are struggling in any way to go to their school counselors, coaches, parents, and other reliable resources to educate and inform them about fentanyl. Don’t think that these pills are what they are advertised as. It’s like playing Russian roulette.
1:09:38•15 Dec 2021
One Mom's Mission: Turning Tragedy into Fentanyl Awareness
“Guys, when they make these pills, fentanyl is a powder and it’ll clump together. The main thing, like when I talk to the kids, the main things you know, I try to impress upon them, is, guys, when they make these pills, fentanyl is a powder and it’ll clump together.”
Imagine the heartbreak of losing a child to something as preventable as a fake pill. That's the devastating reality Laura Didier faced when her 17-year-old son, Zach, died from an illicit fentanyl-laced prescription pill. In this poignant episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore sits down with Laura to share her story and spread a vital message about the dangers lurking in counterfeit medications. Laura's journey isn't just about mourning; it's about mobilizing.
She talks about the urgent need for parents to educate their children on the risks of fentanyl and how easily these dangerous substances can be accessed by teenagers today. The conversation also touches on the gaps in addiction services and the frustrations with the criminal justice system, particularly around how dealers operate on social media. Laura advocates for better prevention strategies and updated language around fentanyl poisoning to raise awareness and save lives.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the hidden dangers teens face and the importance of proactive education in combating this crisis.
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