FENTANYL KILLS: Allison Scroggins' Story

A mother, Deb Scroggins, shares her story of losing her 21-year-old daughter Allison to fentanyl poisoning. To use this documentary at high schools or in other educational applications, contact Texas Pictures through our website at www.texas-pictures.com.
Naloxone, the active ingredient in 4mg Narcan and higher dose 8mg Kloxxado, along with many generic versions, can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available for free. Google it.
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Learn more about the dangers of illicit fentanyl at:
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[@lisagunnison2856]

My son died 2 years ago, last week my best friend’s daughter passed the same way. This is a nightmare. My deepest condolences. In both our cases, both kids were put on life support but brain dead. My son saved 5 lives in 3 states.

[@pamelapark332]

❤

[@jesseniatavares7926]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢

[@Witchofthewoods.]

Your son is a hero, for saving lives. Bless your heart. 💙 I can't imagine.

[@darladawn1111]

I'm sorry for your pain! 🖤💔🖤

[@g-track5065]

So sorry my friend died about two months ago the war on drugs and this new war the world is about money and no good no more!!! They shouldn't have never done Jesus wrong and all would be good so we have to suffer for somebody else mistakes This place is curse!

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

This woman is so lucid and well spoken in a clever no-nonsense way. My heart breaks for her.

[@johannebernier3089]

Im with you. She is a very classy lady. By the family photo, she has built a beautiful family.

[@lizxjoanne]

I am 6 years clean from heroin/fentanyl and I've lost all of my friends to this terrible disease, I just lost my best friend last week to fentanyl. I wish all of this could just stop. 😢 People need to know that recovery is possible and it feels so good to be on the other side and healthy. Rip to your daughter ❤

[@TexasPictures]

We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

[@heavenlywells3818]

Be strong love

[@belligirl21]

My son, Nicholas Joseph Bell, died on September 24, 2021 when he took a pill he thought was Xanax but it turned out to be fentanyl. He was by himself in a hotel room in Tijuana and we couldn’t help him. Rest in Peace to my baby and to yours 🥲

[@sunshinemarie3550]

Rip… prayers and condolences to you 🫂 hugs to you

[@just6564]

🙏🏾

[@LilyBlessed24]

❤️🙏

[@user-lj6ss4kb3z]

why do these dealers impregnte oxy and or other drugs with fentanyl as why do they wish to give away fentanyl..as surely they would get the money for the drug the person hs asked for..That is the bit i do not understand.

[@richardmorris7063]

I guess they're trying to get more people addicted to fent. My mother always said ( because I smoke pot) that they could put fent into pot, I said yes they could but if they really wanted to be evil they could fill up a syringe & go into a grocery store & inject it into anything. Pretty evil world out there.

[@laney3182]

I really like this mother. She’s realistic and brave.

[@Gabby.GoGoGo]

I just want to tell you that I am 10 months sober and I can’t explain it but watching these videos really really help me from not relapsing. Hearing from the families point of view and seeing the pain it has caused them hurts my heart so much and I never want to chance my family having to do that. God Bless you and thank you very much for sharing your story. ❤

[@TexasPictures]

We also have a series of recovery stories you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

[@cherfromtn8225]

My only daughter committed suicide when she was 15. I know she had so much mental pain from anorexia and a personality disorder, so I understand her choice, but her death was a tremendous loss for me. It is something you survive, but from which you never really recover. You don't know how important you are to your family and friends. I admire your decision to think about the others in your life and wish you continued success. The good works you are destined to do can only be done by you and no one else.

[@debralarive]

Although I don’t know you, I am SO VERY proud of you! As a mom of a fabulous daughter, who is also a recovering addict (clean 2.75 years), burying my child is my worst nightmare. Thank you for staying clean so another mom doesn’t go through this. My prayers and confidence are with you. 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻

[@bonnytaylor7558]

Gabby Congratulations..I can’t imagine your daily struggle I’ve heard getting sober is tremendously hard..what an accomplishment..please keep reading these if it helps, anything to get you thru. You can see all of us here have so much grief and sadness. I’m sure your family would be devastated. Sending you love and hugs.. You can do this. If your struggling please reach out to someone 🤗

[@bonnytaylor7558]

@@cherfromtn8225 I’m so very sorry for your pain..I’m in tears xx

[@AnaFernandez-jp5uh]

Thank you for addressing the significance of the effects on a sibling. I lost my sister. We were a year apart and she was my only sibling. We shared everything. We even had our own language. She was 23 and I was 24. It devastating me to my core.

[@chattingesque372]

You're so brave, I'm sure your sis is very proud of you!

[@siameseblue4824]

I lost my sister 20 years ago and devastated to the core describes me too even to this day...

[@MoiAussie1]

Hugs

[@donloutsios2437]

My youngest son was only 12 when his brother was murdered. I was gone! I had no brains, no feelings for anyone around me, I was just numb. I shut down completely. He asked me soon after the funeral, “Is it better to die or to live?” I just stared at him. From that day I decided it was not his fault and he deserved a life. I began to feel and cry so much that he felt like he didn’t matter and could not make me happy like I used to be. He is now 35 years old,married,2 kids and drinks way to much, and has had some anger issues as well as anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I have tried and tried to get this through to his wife that these are all warning signs and he needs professional help. She just believes it is my imagination or my want for drama. I know his issues are residual from the trauma of his brother, best friend and only sibling dying. So everyone beware of the children left behind to cope. They hide so much and try to help their parents more than themselves. May all of these children rest in peace! Parents and siblings be strong and hold each other tight. Love to all.

[@lulubelle53]

so so sorry@@donloutsios2437

[@pamelapoling8324]

My daughter died 4 months ago from fentanyl poisoning.. it’s devastating. My life will never be the same. Love and prayers to this mom and every family that’s gone through this 🩷

[@lindanelson1055]

I’m very sorry you lost your daughter. My deepest sympathy

[@Coco-dz3id]

I’m sorry for your loss💔

[@dancelover020]

My heart goes out to you. Sorry for your loss.

[@donnabowman9059]

I pray you can at least find a measure of peace. ❤

[@zaidarivas7152]

I lost my son 2 months ago to an overdose. Toxicology hasn’t come back yet but they suspect fentanyl. I feel your loss. It’s a sudden death. The grief is different. It really changes your world. I send my condolences.

[@heidiroy-boy]

Me too..my 38 yr old son overdosed last month..I'll never be the same

[@goldenfrog6EsCoSes]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

I’m so sorry for your loss of your son. My brother who was my very best friend died 3 years ago from fentanyl overdose. It’s a pain that doesn’t ever go away and I miss him every second of the day. I hate that so many have this hurt in common.

[@kawintab]

I loss my sister February 2022 because of Fentanyl and losing her has destroyed me!

[@coloradolover5343]

So sorry for your loss.

[@jessnails845]

These stories are so heartbreaking to hear. I think it’s so important, the work this channel is doing to bring awareness to this epidemic…

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comments

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

All our beautiful babies lost. WHAT A CRAZY TIME TO BE HERE. EVERYTHING IS DEVASTATING.

[@AliciaGunter-wx7pe]

Where are the black ppl family’s on this channel we always struggled but every since other races struggle it’s more them ok

[@j.m.5744]

It's crazy that these young kids are dying from this fake pill, hack drug bullshit. I never thought I would say that I wanted heroin to come back.

[@mamiedandy5107]

Yes

[@gayleb9656]

My daughter OD’d on fentanyl but thank God her friend had Narcan so she didn’t die 🙏🏻 This is every parent’s nightmare 😢 Prayers for this mom.

[@TexasPictures]

Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free. It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.

[@standdown4929]

@@TexasPictures Unfortunately these don't work on the new tranq-dope that hit the streets.

[@bethmurrow5626]

@@standdown4929 so true, I work with a harm reduction program but there is no help with the Tranq. It will eat you alive. I am moving from that program to working in the recovery side. I can't keep being around ppl that don't even consider a recovering program. Those are the ones that their family will get that late night call of death. It's so sad. I am in recovery 13+ years now. I need to help not supply things to help ppl use. I agree with the needle exchange program I just can't continue to see the wounds on ppl.

[@nicolawalker6402]

@@TexasPicturesI have just finished my training in Naloxone as I work for an organisation that helps young people who are affected by drugs and alcohol. I now have a supply, I have the nasal spray and the injection. Sounds like the injection is good at bringing them around slowly, I believe that everyone should be able to carry it as it can save someone’s life, this video broke my heart. I’m in Scotland, we don’t have any problems with Fentanyl but there is a drug that has been found in the last few weeks that is stronger than Fentanyl, which is really scary, I can’t remember it off the top of my head, but it only takes a tiny bit of it to cause an overdose.

[@govindagovindaji4662]

@@standdown4929 Yes, I looked up that Carfentanil that Blain, another death we learned of via Tex Doc Series Episode died of, and to my shock read that it is a 'large animal' tranquilizer. Is that what you are talking about? Do people taking the pills know that a tranquilizer might be in it? I mean, it would seem by now that they would have heard of Fentanyl but a horse tranquilizer? Still blowing my mind!

[@jesseniavargas6969]

Everytime I see a new story about this horrific poison my stomach drops. My sincerest condolences on behalf of beautiful Allison.🙏🏻

[@christinewatson1989]

It's actually a life saving medication for people with chronic pain.

[@nataliafacury1971]

​@@christinewatson1989it was, not anymore

[@paigeallegrezza4506]

​@@christinewatson1989😮

[@jesseniavargas6969]

@@christinewatson1989 I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT PAIN MANAGEMENT OR HOSPICE CARE THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS CHANNEL IS ABOUT!

[@TexasPictures]

It still is, under a doctor's care.

[@branevans3705]

Nowadays if young people make bad decisions and take a pill, it will prob cost them their lives versus back in the day when more than likely the worse things that could've happened was parents grounding you, getting arrested, throwing up, etc.

[@sandysmith71]

I agree . Now bad choices can cost us our lives😢

[@pennwoman]

So true. I remember my friends & I in our early 20s taking ecstasy pills not even for a second thinking it could be something deadly. Crazy but true. This was in the 90s & forget it today it would have been deadly.

[@cynthiabrown4327]

I’m the grandmother of 8. My eldest grandchild is 22. I cannot fathom getting a pill from anyone without knowing absolutely it was from the pharmacy. This laxness in today’s youth blows my mind. Oxy is a huge powerful pain med. I’ve had surgery and I can’t believe someone would get one from another person. I sincerely hope young people become less trusting and more vigilant about their health safety.

[@htmc2022]

My brother-in-law got put onto oxycodone by some Dr & he was hooked - it ruined his marriage his relationship with his daughters & his life. R.I.P. What about the Dr’s that start patients on this drug & then cut them off & they can’t be left with the pain - how about the pharmaceutical companies that make $$$$ off peoples ruined lives! Also had a friend who’s life was lost to overdose to Oxy for severe back pain. Husband turned his back on her - he criticized the one son who stuck by Mom no matter what & I just feel for that 14 yr old boy who lost his Mom & his Dad’s love to this lethal drug. She loved her sons so much - but needing that drug she ended up homeless just living from pill to pill. R.I.P.

[@1conservativegrl]

The young feel invincible. It comes from China and brought to the border and cartel bring it in the wide open border. Why would anyone lace a pill with fentanyl? To kill off our young people.

[@BundleOfVintage]

I was thinking the same exact thing. I would never, ever take a pill from some random person. I think the stories are good for awareness and I’ve talked to all of my children about it. They say the same thing I say, but it’s still good for children to be aware. My one daughter is a PA in a hospital and says how sad it is for the families. I can’t imagine their pain.

[@173eld]

It’s refreshing to hear a mother place part of the blame on her deceased daughter for taking the pill that ended her life. So many parents blame everyone but the deceased. I’m sorry for the loss of this young woman.

[@TG-fq6vy]

Exactly

[@bombay3201]

Agreed 💯

[@darcymiller6639]

I am so sorry for the loss of your Beautiful Daughter ❤🥹😊

[@27nine]

U do things u shouldn't do 2

[@robertperez-pi1xr]

Disagree 100%

[@ddale4974]

All of these stories are heart breaking. They need to be played on ALL news stations to make people aware. God Bless these families. Many prayers 🙏

[@katherinemnusa]

💯 agree….Get these stories out in the schools, churches or other places…Mall…so heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹

[@Blackcatt704]

I’m certain, these families are saving lives. These videos need to be in every school in this country. These kids have no clue that 1 pill can kill them because they have no clue what they are taking. It’s not worth it. Thank you for sharing your baby girls story. I’m so sorry for your loss🙏🏾❤️

[@SisterSunshineTV]

education about drugs is being given to young people in schools. the problem is, they never think it will happen to them. they don't have the maturity or common sense to realize that it absolutely can happen to them. We have the same problem with Drinking and driving, and using all kinds of drugs. There really isn't an answer unless we have a major cultural change and too many people don't want to get sober.

[@kayyjohnson8325]

That’s not always true. I use to be addicted to those pills and most people kno it’s fent. Once ur body get immune to it you will eventually start getting withdrawals which is 100 times worst than the flu. I use to snort 1/4 of a pill. Then It eventually stopped getting me high cuz of my tolerance. I started snorting 16 pills a day. Not at once but threw out the day. Then I eventually started doing fent powder. Only reason why people dying is because they taking to much at a time without having a tolerance built up. It’s plenty of fent addicts out here and the dealers make good money from it by selling fake pills and fent powder

[@Eveningbreeze721]

​@@SisterSunshineTV schools do not provide this kind of education.

[@hunnydoo7737]

​@@SisterSunshineTVAbsolutely. It's the invincibility complex.

[@mariaevans5793]

I think you can educate children and young children about drugs and drink and driving fast , but the problem is that at that age, they think they are invincible and they are not , such a beautiful girl and wonderful mum !!!!!!!!🇬🇧🙏

[@oreocarlton3343]

This fent epidemic is so widespread and noone is talking about it, here in Europe we hear absolutely nothing about fent and it can come here as well

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Trust me, if it isn't there yet it will be. Warn your children NOW.

[@oreocarlton3343]

@@Nigelsmom2136 oxy was never a thing here, but I've heard other drugs are being cut more and more with fentanyl as well

[@mol588]

@#oreocarlton We hear nothing in the U.K. mainstream media regards this epidemic that's killing countless young Americans, although I guess very few in the U.S.A. are aware of the home-made blue valium tabs ( benzodiazipine ) killing thousands of Scots . Both governments seem reluctant, or powerless, to tackle it. 🕊💜🕊

[@thatgirl6457]

Having 4 kids - im terrified for them to grow up . I thank all these parents for bringing awareness. I take every word of advice and I’ll always try and spread awareness where I can

[@davide.b8027]

Don't live in TX or the west coast and you'll have a better chance at not seeing these pills.

[@Rondo392]

talk to them. tell them that pills is not something to be taken if your mom or the doctor didnt give them..

[@danielisaac7586]

Scare tactics do work. I literally thought that getting tattoos would also mean getting HIV and dying, never got one still don't have one and I'm 38

[@TexasPictures]

@danielisaac7586 Agreed. Scare tactics work very well, probably better than anything else. Think of everything most of know about sharks and shark attacks. For most of us, all that information came from one movie. However, some people confuse sensational tactics with scare tactics. Sensational tactics (bloody crime scenes, dead bodies, violence from security or bodyword cameras) don't work. Statistics also don't work. Audiences start looking at their phones when statistics are presented.

[@TexasPictures]

Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free. It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.

[@mountaineermama8052]

Good on mom for realizing how important it is to also support siblings during this process

[@liverbird956]

So sad she had her whole life ahead of her. A bright girl with a promising future gets taken out by a pill!! such a senseless, needless death. Her mother seems so nice Bless her. My condolences to her family and friends ❣️🙏

[@normamilton5040]

As one mom to another, I know how you feel. I lost my son to the same thing. My heart goes out to you. There's nothing in this world that hurts more than losing a child, especially this way. People who sells drugs doesn't care about ones life. All they care about is the all mighty dollar, that is truly sad. May God bless you and your family.

[@coloradolover5343]

I’m sorry about your loss.

[@stars_for_night_lights]

I live in Yuma, Arizona. I was happy yesterday to see two billboards in different parts of the city that said with Fentanyl one pill can kill. Im so sorry for the loss of your daughter.

[@desertgirl3374]

That’s crazy me too !

[@HeedGodsWord]

If Allison was anything like her mother then she was an amazing person. The way she’s handled this terrible tragedy says a lot about her character.

[@taleciahawkins3016]

As a youth director and Nurse I always tell the youth DO NOT TRUST ANYONE when it comes to drugs.. you have no idea whats in the pills or IV meds you are trying to take… I Pray they make it out here its so dangerous even Im scared

[@mikegarippo7815]

The word "nurse" does not get capitalized.

[@mastershockvalue6499]

I had a friend die of fentanyl less than a week ago. I just saw him and 2 days later I hear he’s dead.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

OMG how horrible! Maybe you can go to his school and talk to the kids about it and warn them!

[@janetwalker587]

Another broken hearted mom...😢 I'm so terribly sorry for your enormous loss... Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter's story... ❤🙌🙏

[@RindaJane]

I live in Eastern North Carolina. It seems almost daily an article with a picture of the person arrested for selling the drugs to someone who had passed away. Many of these deaths occurred 2 years ago and there is some where the deaths occurred recently.. glad to see these arrests.. Rest in Peace Allison 🕊️

[@kathyl9746]

Thank you, My 33 yr old son was poisoned with Fentanyl in 2017. Awareness is key to saving our children. I had no idea what drugs were out there in disguise. God Bless and watch over our kids❤

[@leakecece9693]

❤❤ NC

[@kendradunnington5766]

We lost ou son 2 years ago, also poisoned by fentanyl. This is a crisis and it's got to stop. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter and I admire your strength to talk about this. The heartbreak will never mend.

[@maryjeancola]

I’m so sorry for your loss , I also loss my son to addiction . He was 33 .. I miss him so much and I am not the same person anymore

[@JasonBrown-dd7dj]

​@@maryjeancolasorry for your loss this is heartbreaking so many young people losing their life's.

[@igot5onit423]

Her mom is very intelligent and has a good outlook on life.

[@gayleclark8870]

I know what you are going through, I lost my son in Jon April 27,2019. His death certificate says drug overdose which is an out and out lie. Jon would have never used anything containing fentanyl. I know this for a fact because he had an allergic reaction to fentanyl when they gave it to him after his surgery. I think that these death certificates need to be changed to fentanyl poisoning. I was very confused at first because I just couldn't understand how this could happen. One bad choice cost him his life. My prayers are with you.

[@jbrittney33]

💙🙏🏽

[@kristymay9435]

But it was a drug overdose. That doesn’t indicate if it was intentional or not. Or even if it was a legal or illicit drug.

[@Pink_143_6]

@@kristymay9435 overdose is meaning to administer or take medicine in too large a dose. It implies that a drug user knows what the dose is, and chooses to take too much. Poisoning is being unaware of what is being given in a particular drug.

[@tonybernales5385]

Mines says accident fentanyl killed him but he was also drinking so that also didn’t help

[@tonybernales5385]

I think they are poisoned. A over dose is someone that takes TOO MUCH drugs our loved ones never knew that poison was in that

[@joolzg1936]

So many things that Allison never was able to do. This is heartbreaking. Such a tragic end. I am surprised that so many parents in these interviews say he/ she was JUST taking an Oxy or a Xanax. Those drugs are also toxic to people!

[@kathleenpankau6124]

"....That's not a political statement, it's just a statement from a mom..." Thank you for that profound message. God love you for this pain you've experienced and for sharing your message.

[@francessavella7825]

Everyone needs to be educated about Fentynal and tainted pills and other drugs! God bless😢❤

[@lisasikes4801]

I thank Texas pictures for bringing awareness to this issue but i hate seeing that another person was poisoned with fentany.

[@TexasPictures]

Shucks thank you. 😏 We do have some other series in our playlists that have happier endings.

[@robinh8416]

Yes, ma’am, it’s so easy to judge her for how stupid it was to buy drugs on the street. But, like you, I did countless stupid things, made epically horrible decisions when I was a young person that could’ve been disastrous, but I got to live. One of the loveliest families I know have a son who overdosed many times, doing well now, but, has battled. It can happen to any family. I’m so sorry you lost your beautiful daughter. God Bless you and your family and I pray your message reaches someone who will heed it. 🙏🏻

[@gregorymason3913]

I'm so sorry about your baby. Thank you for giving such a stark warning. It's important that people hear your message and feel your pain. You may have already saved somebody's life.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Dear mom, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Allison. You’re right. It doesn’t make sense. It’s totally senseless. I learned about fentanyl poisoning (not overdose!) when Dr Laura Berman’s son, Sammy, died, and I couldn’t wrap my head around it. I’m so sorry for your loss. I would love to hear your son speak.

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss of your daughter. RIP Allison🙏

[@karliann1]

Im so sorry for Allison's family and loved ones. The strength for these family members to come forward and share their grief is sad but so kind of them. I find myself running out of thoughts to share because there are just sooo many...too many of these stories.

[@TexasPictures]

We appreciate your comments.

[@yneider2686]

I’m so sorry for the loss of this young woman. Her mother’s pain is apparent but she’s determined to get the word out and hopefully help someone else.

[@pinupjordan]

These stories have been so informative for me. I’m a hair stylist with a young clientele and I’m making a point to have the pill/fentanyl discussion with them because I’m an adult that’s not a family member that wants to encourage them to make safe choices, so they tend to listen. I just want you to know your videos are helping save kids in NY ❤

[@donnaw2868]

Jordan you are doing God's work. How wise to have that talk with young people . Thank you .

[@Jaydee215]

I am sorry for the loss of this beautiful young woman. I lost my brother in May 2020 due to a Fentanyl overdose. It's a nightmare.

[@Laura-kl8ef]

I lost my brother in Sept 2019 😢 to this damn poison! His friend just left him in a car to pass away 😢😢 they get scared to reach out for help thinking they will be in trouble. So sad and sickening how many people lose their lives!

[@donnabowman9059]

I'm so sorry.God bless and keep you! ❤

[@mandamorris7934]

As long as our laws keep the people who deal this horrific death safe and untouchable, we have absolutely no hope of stopping this scourge. Ohhhh kids... Please just don't. My sincerest condolences to this mother and the rest of her family and friends.

[@Johnnyboy88]

Totally correct. To put the blame on an individual pill pusher, even though that person causes someone's death, will not solve the problem. The laws in the US and most European countries are far too lenient and as such do not deter the importers of these lethal drugs. Fentanyl is now responsible for nearly 250 deaths in the US every day, and this number will only increase if your government remains unable to even consider making a death sentence mandatory for anyone involved in importing these drugs

[@Galivantin]

Thank you for your kind words, let me just say, I’m sorry for your loss. You are absolutely right, “unless it comes from your pharmacist, don’t take it.” It saddens me that so many people out there have fallen prey to those deadly drugs. All it took was one pill! If only people would listen to their parents instead of their friends. My heart goes out to you and the families of those affected by this evil.

[@jillshelnut7567]

I'm so sorry for your the loss of your daughter Allison 😢 I can relate; my #forever 34 son passed on Nov 6th 2021 to Fentanyl poisoning 😢 my life will never be the same ever! We were very close and he had a heart for God and family. He left two young children that will grow up without their daddy 😭 I know it will effect their lives just has it has effected me and his brothers. Jack was very special and loved all with his Big Heart! God bless you for making everyone aware of the dangers of taking drugs. You can't trust anyone on the street or friends with drugs. RIP Allison 💜😇🙏🦋

[@donnabowman9059]

I am so sorry. God be with you!

[@cornellnewsome934]

This is so sad. You can see the Pain in her mother Face. My Heart goes out to this Family. Just Breaks my Heart

[@mikegarippo7815]

Virtually all of the capitalization in your comment is wrong.

[@alisonp3398]

I’ve watched all the videos this channel has made and I can usually tough it through them without being destroyed by what I see. However, when Allison’s mom said she hoped that one day Zack would come and speak to you guys I lost it. To know that this mom thought so much of this channel that she thought her son doing a video would help with his healing truly shows how important the work you are doing is to the families of fentanyl poisoning. Thank you 🙏 Rest in peace Allison

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comments.

[@merediths2cents]

What a beautiful girl. So sad. Her mother is gorgeous as well. I cannot imagine the pain.

[@Ahardee]

My heart hurts for this mom. I'll be praying for her and her family 🙏❤️

[@hunterfraley6817]

I’ve lost so many people to fentanyl.. it’s so sad.. we have to do something it’s getting out of control…

[@idrathernotsay6016]

Ma’am, I’m so hurt because I know your pain. I had a sister that died in 1995 when she was 25 from a car accident. Then, my other sister died from a zanax overdose in 2011. Then my little brother died in 2016 from heroin. All I know is just scream & cry as much and as often as you want. Time probably will help but just lean on really close loved ones and the Lord. And also, my husband in 2001 on our anniversary. ❤ I still have dreams of all of them and my dreams seem so real.

[@leanneadams2549]

My gosh. I applaud your courage just to write about the amount of loss you have had. I promise that if you believe in God that some day you will see them again !! Until then I pray for your continued courage!! ❤

[@billythekid2273]

May god bless you and your loved ones your post hit me hard praying 🙏 for you

[@ThisCynsOriginal]

The Mom talking about how her daughter liked to drive fast made the hairs on back of my neck stand up…

[@mikegarippo7815]

Don't capitalize "mom."

[@s.c.2424]

She seems like she was such a character. The world loses out on wonderful people when drugs take them. Right now she'd probably be rocking her job and still telling mama what to wear.

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

Thank you Mrs. Scroggins for sharing your beautiful daughter's story. It's a huge loss and bless you and I hope you heal as much as possible.

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

bless you. Bless you.

[@kathyhenry2362]

The passing of this beautiful young woman has obviously destroyed this Mothers life, and the whole family. I do think it would be great for the sibling to give his perspective. Much love and compassion for all of you.

[@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz]

That person is still out walking around, and there will always be people who want to take pills that aren’t theirs. Kids and adults will always want to get “high” or not feel pain, etc. WE NEED TO TARGET BETTER MENTAL HEALTH system.

[@janeporter818]

Facts 💯

[@bellachannell777]

I couldn't image the heartache and grief you must feel. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time of bereavement. 🙏🏼

[@garyh5541]

RIP Allison! Prayers for all who love you ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@donakirkpatrick8503]

I have watched probably 50 of these videos and this one has resonated with me more than most for some reason. I guess it’s because her reason for seeking the pill is so typical. I am so sorry for your loss! I plan to share this with my son and daughter who are 23 and 18. Everyone needs to hear this! Thanks for being brave enough to share! Hugs and Prayers! 😢

[@ericadgaf]

What a beautiful soul gone too soon. May Allison R•I•P 🕊️ My deepest condolences to her sweet mother and family. Thank you for sharing her story. 🫶🏻🤍

[@BrandonCiCi]

My heart goes out to mom, I can’t even imagine what she had to go thru and how she continues to keep going every day after. I hope this helped her even just a little and that she’s an amazing mom ❤ sending prayers

[@jenrutherford6690]

Such a wonderful young woman who was clearly close to her family and full of aspirations . Such an angel. The decision she made was really minor and shows how important these documentaries are.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

Allison is one of the most beautiful looking women I’ve seen in my life. When you see people like her, you never think anything would happen to someone that looks like that. So sad for all these people. Breaks my heart.

[@patchesblack7490]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Allison. Thank you for sharing your story. Your family is in my prayers 🙏

[@ljubishaivanovski-bb6tc]

Stay strong mom you birthed an angel. Gone but not forgotten

[@user-kk3xg7hn8g]

I’m so sorry for your loss! I’m currently dealing with a loss due fentanyl. My daughters boyfriend accidentally overdosed on fentanyl. He had no idea that the pill he took had it. It’s very sad and I agree with you siblings and loved ones should get interviewed because it does affect him my daughter since loss of her boyfriend she has not been well. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@feliciafuehrer741]

Recovering addict here ,… to Allison’s family… my heart is so heavy for you. We are so sorry for the greatest loss you have ever had. Your Allison was so beautiful…. Intelligent… and lovely. I wish I could have met her. My love to Allison’s mother… ❤

[@Pinkpumpkingardener]

Sometimes you can get fentanyl poised from under your car handle … I’m lucky to be here Had my teenage daughter not known to call 911 because mommy is always there so when she called for me I was already out from the poison She kept my heart beating enough long enough for ambulance to get there Had no clue but finally tried narcane Not once But twice They said 5 more minutes nothing could have saved me Thank you 🙏 God And prayers for each and every situation 😢

[@JFord1234]

Prayers for you mom.... I applaud your bravery to speak out and try to help others 🙏

[@mandamorris7934]

To this precious mother. My heart is broken for you. I know there are no words... but I too lost a daughter (cancer). My sincerest prayers for your peace. Emily's (forever 33) Mama

[@mermaidofaloha]

I’m so sorry for your loss, pain and the permanent scar created from the death of your daughter Allison. 💔 In Hawaii we say, Aloha Oe ~ until we meet again. 🏝❤️🙏 I love the two shirts you are wearing and how well they compliment each other and you. If Allison did not create this outfit pairing, I know she would love it too. ❤️ I’m going to look for shirts like this. Absolutely beautiful.

[@akcj1]

This channel has truly opened my eyes. I try and share what I’ve learned here regarding the dangers of taking pills with everyone I know.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ginaboop3052]

People seem to forget about the siblings' feelings. We lost my ex brother in law to an Oxy overdose March 9, 2002. He was 25 years old. That was the day we all "grew up." David's death really effected his brother Eric (my ex husband) as him & Dave were 2 years apart (and looked JUST alike). So I really feel for this lady's son 😥😥😥

[@vionettefeliciano1677]

I lost my 36 year old son 4 months ago due to Fentanyl..My only son..my sunshine. Only God has me standing

[@donnabowman9059]

I'm so sorry. I pray you will one day find a measure of peace!

[@hottiemomful]

So very sorry, heartbreaking

[@karenbanogon3244]

I'm sorry for your loss. And to all those affected by this fentanyl crisis.

[@shellyinsular3625]

This one is so so heartbreaking. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss beautiful Mama. My prayers go out to you and you are so special and admirable to share your story.

[@Witchofthewoods.]

She certainly was beautiful and obviously had a wonderful family. 😢 These personal stories are heartbreaking and my condolences to this Mother. 💔

[@TexasBluebonnets22]

It’s the hardest thing a mom has to live with! My life is so broken with my daughter gone. Such a senseless tragedy. It’s hard to go on and it’s been almost 3 years. I miss her everyday and holidays are here now. Makes it so much harder.

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

The mother's on all these stories you can see how much these losses affect them =( , this epidemic is killing so many talented youth and adults alike! God bless!

[@KyongG1970]

My heart aches for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story about your precious daughter,Allison.

[@coastermom7027]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@cathygilson9770]

I went through a horrible experience with my son and the claims that were made by his girlfriend and she really thinks that we’re going to give up his ashes. She didn’t physically kill him but she did hinder his ability to fight for his life and is trying to play the victim. I’m hurting so bad but to know that a actual person caused my child’s death I couldn’t deal with it. I commend you for being so strong to be able to honor your child by telling her story God Bless You

[@cpm3119]

Thank you for sharing your story! I am sorry for your loss - you are so brave Deb for sharing your story!

[@Kidr0b0t02]

Thank you for having the strength & courage to share her light. I will include you & her in my prayers. I believe she is in a wonderful place, the same place as my daughter.

[@mtnshelby7059]

These films should be mandatory viewing.

[@vanessaschisel7781]

I lost my mother to that awful drug in 2008. My Heart breaks for everyone in these situations.

[@ana1441]

We ❤love you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your explanation was perfect and clear. Thank you for speaking up and being a voice for your daughter and others.

[@helenbalabanoff1409]

I’m so sorry, what a tragic loss for you and your family 😢 she was very beautiful 🕊️ 🤍 thank you for sharing her story!

[@whomadethewordword5035]

What a brave mom. I’m so so sorry.

[@Barracuda73handful]

Thank you for these videos. As heartbreaking as they are, and as a mother of 4 and grandma of one, I have been sharing these stories of yours with my kids for the last 3 1/2 years. They were in school at the time. I still share with all 4 ( now ) young adults and ask them to share with their friends. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing, hugs!🌹🌹

[@lisakrieg3076]

Heartbreaking...what a truly strong woman and a great Mom.. Bless her and her family..🙏🙏

[@lillianbowen7408]

Thank you Mrs. Scroggins, you have a lot of courage and strength to share your daughters' story.

[@Mellyboowhowho]

Sending so many hugs and tons of love. I’m so sorry your family had to endure this pain. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Allison’s story ❤️‍🩹

[@lyndeetalley3046]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@casandra750]

My condolences to the Scroggins family and all of Allison's friends. This is heartbreaking. I pray that parents & young people watch this video and understand the importance of fighting this battle. We must demand that the U.S. government & our healthcare system & law enforcement do something to protect the young people. Families shouldnt have to suffer like this.

[@marygreen2672]

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏For u and your family. I lost my brother in 1991, he drowned after drinking too much 😔😔😔Such a terrible tragedy to lose your child. Why kids want to experiment with drugs? It's such a terrible situation. Wish kids could learn before its too late. Hopefully something good will come out of this terrible tragedy.

[@nobolt7]

im so very sorry, thank you for caring about others enough to share such pain.

[@judedeprey6831]

What a beautiful girl. Thank you so much for telling this story. It’s going to touch peoples lives. My son died when he was 27…It’s a grief like no other. She will be changing lives through your telling of her story. God bless you! I pray that he touches you deeply.

[@monicaduff4440]

So very sorry, it is a poisoning more than an overdose.