EP 47: Fentanyl and the Addiction Crisis: How to Support an Addict and Protect Your Family
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Could one innocent-looking pill be the last thing your teenager ever takes?
With fentanyl increasingly contaminating street drugs—even in pills that appear safe—this episode reveals the alarming new reality parents face. Whether your child is experimenting or in recovery, knowing the dangers could mean the difference between life and death.
- Discover how fentanyl is silently infiltrating everyday substances and why it's so lethal.
- Learn practical ways to talk to your teen about drug risks that actually resonate.
- Hear real-world harm reduction tips that could save a life, even when abstinence isn’t an option.
Listen now to understand the fentanyl crisis from a parent’s perspective and gain tools that could help protect your child’s life.
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This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.
DISCLAIMER
Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.
