"An overdose killed my son": My son's opioid use and the pain of losing him

Synopsis

In the United States, over 900,000 individuals have died from substance abuse in the past two decades, with Deb's son among the tragic statistics of the opioid epidemic. Following his overdose, Deb channeled her grief into action by establishing a recovery center aimed at preventing other families from experiencing similar losses. Through her personal narrative, she highlights the pervasive impact of opioid addiction and emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs to combat this ongoing crisis.