FENTANYL KILLS - Madison Mares' Story - episode 241

Описание: Brooke Williams and Dustin Potter of Clovis, New Mexico, shared the heartbreaking story of losing their beloved daughter and sister, Madison Mares, at just 24 years old to illicit fentanyl. Madison, described as eccentric, nurturing, athletic, and deeply loved, had struggled with trauma and mental health challenges from a young age, which led her down a path of self-medication. Her family recounted her warmth, humor, and the profound impact she had on everyone around her, especially those with disabilities and her young nieces and nephews. Despite periods of hope, including rehab and aspirations in nursing, Madison’s battle with substance use was ongoing. On the day she died, she took what she thought was Xanax to calm her anxiety—but it was laced with fentanyl. Her mother found her unresponsive in her bedroom, still clutching her favorite Otter Pops. The loss devastated her family, especially coming just two years after the tragic death of Madison’s young niece. Despite their efforts to get Madison help and their love for her, they now live with unanswerable questions and lasting grief. Through their pain, they hope to raise awareness about the deadly risk of counterfeit pills and the silent, deadly reach of fentanyl.

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