FENTANYL POISONING: Stefanie Cavallo's Story

A father, Chris Cavallo, and a sister, Cristina Cavallo Frisby, share their story of losing a 39-year-old loved one, Stefanie Cavallo, to illicit fentanyl in this documentary about the dangers of illegal drugs. To use this presentation at high schools or 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.
In the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat to connect with a caring counselor.
Learn more about the dangers of illicit fentanyl at:
DEA - www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness
CDC - www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fent...
Fentanyl Fathers - fentanylfathers.org/
Texas Health and Human Services - www.hhs.texas.gov/services/me...

[@DanielLy1200]

I am 6 months sober from all drugs. I almost died last year due to drug induced psychosis. I threw away my life savings away and now am in trouble from 2 arrests. I am slowly recovering and I am thankful to still be alive. I want to share my story so others may escape the horrors of drug addiction.

[@gets187]

What drugs were you mostly on ?

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Drug induced psychosis is terrifying!!! So glad you are better!! Stay strong❤❤❤

[@DanielLy1200]

@@gets187 Adderall and weed but I mixed with some cocaine last year. The weed is what triggers full blown psychosis, I know this for a fact. It amplifies my psychosis brain on Adderall. It is the one thing I thought was harmless but turns out that it is the killer for me.

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Congratulations. We are proud of you. And as you should be proud of yourself!! 🌼

[@lmnewyork]

Congratulations on 6 months sober! That’s an amazing feat! I was once considered a hopeless case-my family wrote me off and I hit rock bottom. I have almost 10 years sober now, and I am so grateful I don’t have to live like that anymore. Keep on keeping on, one day at a time. Best wishes

[@tinad721]

Oh Dad please don't blame yourself 🙏🙏🙏.

[@therobinfoundation]

"Easier said than done when losing a child no matter what age,but thank you for sharing please continue to follow our mission'"

[@megych]

The pain in fathers voice is just heartbreaking. I wish them both to recover and find some comfort and happines moving forward❤

[@ReannaPeters12]

I think he probably had an illness that affected his vocal cord.

[@therobinfoundation]

@@ReannaPeters12 Yes I have a vocal disability called Dysphonia which makes me sound very hoarse at times...but my God has a sense of humor as my wife Caryn Rae Robin is a voice instructor

[@GritToGrace]

I’m recovering from fentanyl addiction. It’s 2 years and a month thank God. I try to document my journey on my channel to spread awareness. I also went back to get my masters as a licensed therapist so I can give back the best way I know how. We do recover, we do change, and we will find purpose in our pain.

[@TexasPictures]

We also have a series of recovery stories. You might find interesting. Here’s a link to the playlist. Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

[@GritToGrace]

@@TexasPictures thanks!

[@merk.9285]

Congrats on 2 years clean!! I am also over 2 years clean from fentanyl. March 1st 2022 is my clean date.

[@GritToGrace]

@@merk.9285 congrats Merk!

[@therobinfoundation]

Share with us your channel and instagram ID

[@tedmilone1080]

“Using pain for purpose” and “turning a mess into a message” are NOT meaningless phrases .. real people, real mission. Never stop saying yes to a calling or purpose. 💙

[@therobinfoundation]

Thank you Ted please tell others out about our Foundation no matter what state they are in...

[@zaidarivas7152]

Addiction is an inherited form of mental illness. Runs in families. Ask me how I know. My condolences. I too lost a son to fentanyl. It killed him so fast he was found on the floor with his arm on the wall. They believe he died within minutes. Anyone reading this. If you have family that are alcoholics or drug addicts, it’s in your family. Make sure you inform your children of this. Let them know that this is a form of mental illness and once you kick start it, it’s almost impossible to stop. My son was an addict for 16 years. It took so much from him, getting high became his life. And for the love of god do not buy pills or anything from a drug dealer. They are putting fentanyl in everything. Literally everything. Even weed.

[@naughtynichole2676]

Well said . AGREED. It is a form of mental illness. I know. I fight it everyday.

[@wandasewell4501]

Pushing weed in America has been a disaster. Drugs are drugs even Mushrooms can lead into drug addiction. Hollywood comedy shows push drugs everyday. Our Government doesn't care. Matter of fact, they think they are cleaning out the Gene pool of addicts.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I can not imagine how it breaks a daddy's heart to see his daughter on the streets 😢

[@therobinfoundation]

Yes it was very difficult especially for her twin sister Cristina

[@angeesteiner8493]

The dad and twin sister are so well-spoken, it is obvious that they tried their best. My heart breaks for them.

[@hemacdonald400]

That cop calling you daughter a junkie is just soul crushing. Addiction is a disease, when are people going to accept that as fact. Harm reduction and education is a good start, but treatment centres are far too few. You two are doing such good work.

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

Horrible that those who are in that field still have that mindset.

[@davide.b8027]

And half the centers are a joke

[@dawnmaiorano8421]

Choice

[@tonyabyram2224]

Just my opinion. I was on drugs for 12 year's, but it was my choice. I knew exactly what I was doing and nobody could tell me differently. I didn't consider it a disease, when I'm deciding to take the drugs or not. But I deciding to get off them cold turkey and been clean now for 6 year's and it's a everyday struggle to not go down that road again.

[@jani775]

Calling someone's child a junkie is very inhumane.

[@NJFloyd10]

The comment from the detective: "Ma'am, with all due respect, your sister was a junkie for the last 18 years." That's unconscionable! That detective should be investigated in internal affairs

[@davide.b8027]

Id guess 80% of cops think and talk just like that.

[@scottdorsey8220]

Imagine being the cops who live with this everyday. It's exasperating. Not excusing their sentiments, but they're human too.

[@pollypierce352]

Hello, I am from Port Charlotte, Florida. My sister recently passed away from a fentanyl poisoning, so I completely understand some of your pain. It’s the hardest thing I ever went through in my whole entire life!I I would love to come alongside you and assist in anyway possible. I am trying to organize a 5K for overdose awareness day (August 31) in Charlotte County. I hope that we can come alongside each other in one way or another and offer our love and support. I will be looking into the Robin Foundation! And I agree! These people want their families together with them and I think it would help and assist in their recovery! I teach class at Charlotte County jail and that’s all the women are concerned about is their children!!! as you would expect! Stay strong and be blessed! Love, Polly Pierce

[@shellysbrewing]

Thank you, I honestly just want to say thank you for hearing the pain of the addicts and the families of addicts. No they are not just junkies, each person that has overdosed, each person that is struggling with their addictions has a story and they deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. I am 3 years clean and sober from my addiction, what got me to wake up? my 10 year old son found me overdosing in the bathroom with a syringe still half full of heroin/fentanyl and meth sticking out of my arm and my arm is almost black since I didn't take the tourniquet off. I will never go back!! Thank the lord for narcan ❤

[@denisesalles7248]

"We're just trying to use our pain for purpose," was very powerful. You can tell how much her Dad and sister loved her, and how painful the loss of two family members has scarred them. Thank you for the work you do.

[@lisasikes4801]

The pain in both of your voices is just heartbreaking 💔 i pray you find some comfort & thank you for the foundation you've made. Both of my sons are addicts & i am terrified of getting the call on one or both of them so i do know some of what you went thru before your beautiful wife & daughter passed. I would like to say it is a stigma that drug addicts are not worth saving ive even seen doctors that treat addicts like they are nothing they really shouldn't treat anyone like that they are the ones that over prescribed opiates to begin with. I will keep you in my prayers.

[@dagmaryork4940]

Dear Dad, Our egos can trick us to think that if we had done “better” the outcome would be different. I so much wish for you to release yourself from this burden. My heart goes out to you, beautiful family. RIP Stefanie, beautiful soul, free at last❤

[@user-dq6hv5pl1g]

So sorry for your loss. Must be really difficult to lose a twin. Hope you find comfort ❤

[@toniacurry1344]

Addicts were once patients for profit let’s not forget that. They are so much more to that for their loved ones for their community and for our society as a whole. I’m so sorry for your loss.❤️

[@malkeitkaur3046]

True statement.

[@user-ws5we3vc5b]

I know your pain..... I lost my daughter 7/23/23 to fentanyl..... She was 33 yrs old😢

[@debradavis9589]

I'm sorry my condolences 😢

[@AUSSIEBLOKE76]

May Jesus Christ fill this man’s heart with love and peace. Jesus is looking out for your daughter and wife

[@rickboer7715]

So sorry for your loss especially losing an identical twin. I'm an identical twin. I can't begin to imagine your pain.

[@spike16965]

This country has so many issues that need to be dealt with. Painkillers and fentanyl

[@stacyjaye6350]

Oh they dealt with the painkillers. And it goes like this: The people that need it, can't get it. People that don't need it, get it. The people that need it, have to go to the people that don't need it, to get it. Creating another black market, hence the fentanyl poisoning in the fake drugs. 🤔🙄

[@davide.b8027]

The true WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION

[@minigirl6839]

The drug abusers have totally ruined the system for people who have legitimate pain and need " pain killers ". They can't get proper treatment because of the drug abusers. The government has shut that down because of them. Why do you think people are going to the streets to get their pain meds? Because dope heads ruined it for everyone else. Sad but true. But, yes, we do have a Fentanyl problem because of illegal drug seekers.

[@robineppinette4056]

So sorry for your loss.. i know she was a beautiful soul ❤ Thanks Texas pictures for allowing these precious people a safe place to tell their story .. prayers to all

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Heart breaking video! The fact that this country cannot get a hold on this drug is beyond me. To me, fentanyl is as dangerous as an automatic weapon that can take out multiple people. How many have to die? I get the addiction, I get it, but none of these stories begin or end with, my loved one knew they were taking fentanyl. Hugs and prayers to all parents who lost loved ones to drug use! 👋❤🙏

[@kateschroth3304]

True Facts!!

[@cherryjohnson6632]

Not sure if the county cannot get a hold on the epidemic. It’s whether or not they want to. Just my theory

[@davide.b8027]

When a problem is so obvious and the country refuses to acknowledge it, you know money is involved.

[@MsAdventure531]

Many people in the “drug culture community” know their next high could be their last. Whether they use pills, meth, coke, H… they know the risks are very high when using drugs off the streets… The kids in school may or may not be awareness on a different level.

[@carlallison6775]

Our government allows this.

[@vegasbabyy]

21:47 Vegas passed a new law about fentanyl. They don’t mess around with it. The “trafficking” amount is smaller and charges are wayyy worse. All states need to do this. Asap!

[@patchesblack7490]

Such a tragedy. Loosing the mom and daughter 🥺 These drugs are just devastating. Prayers sent for your family 🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@Julia-en1ok]

*losing

[@MsAdventure531]

@@Julia-en1ok In the context of the sensitive nature of this video your comment is COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY. Do better.

[@MsAdventure531]

@@luisabahamon8486 Husband explains at 1:30

[@janetpartyka5968]

So I'm waiting to hear how we can start at home as parents. We must consistently spend time with our kids at an early age. Does that guarantee there won't be a drug overdose? No. Spending time loving our children, being at home when they come home from school, helping them with their homework, teaching them right from wrong, enforcing rules at home, getting to know their friends, doing things as a family, not ignoring red flags etc.is a good start. Not allowing them to be home alone for hours at a time. As parents, we have a better chance of keeping our kids safe if we take our responsibility seriously. Are your children a priority? Or is your priority having the big house, best toys, best clothes, best vacations for your kids? Kids just want your time and love. They want rules, they want you to show up for their school activities. Are you staying informed about how your child is doing at school. It starts at home.

[@greendesertgoddess]

Most people lack the discipline to make children their priority. Jobs come first to keep up with the Joneses

[@renaed00bdavis86]

This is heartbreaking, it feels like this is being allowed to happen on purpose bc no one is doing anything to stop it. 😢

[@davide.b8027]

I agree with other comments, the pain in that Dad's voice is heavy.

[@user-xj8oj4vt6s]

I have an identical twin too and I would absolutely die if something happened to her :( praying for all involved. This reminds me a lot of our family dynamics and our different personalities.

[@KjcIpswich]

I am so very sorry for your loss, watched the whole presentation. I googled the Robin Foundation at the end. I am a senior on a fixed income, non the less, I will donate money monthly. I am praying for you.

[@ItalianAngel21175]

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔😢 My deepest sympathy to the Cavallo Family

[@tymom9313]

Middle school drug education has been around since 1983, D.A.R.E. Problem is somewhere else!

[@davide.b8027]

Drugs Are Really Expensive

[@timeforchange9501]

Its a profitable billion dollar industry...... compliments of the US government ( transnational crime organization)...... it can be stopped they choose to profit of pretending to care with their useless bills which keep them and their families in the Benjamins...... fentanyl is coming from China through the Southern Cartels that are funded by taxpayer dollars..... the people must continue standing up and fighting until this tyrannical government falls ....

[@timeforchange9501]

"Using pain for purpose"...... that is the soul speaking

[@tinad721]

I pray for you and your dad to get stronger and grow from this tragedy 🙏

[@eerye70]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know your family has really been through so much. You are in my prayers.

[@sharmilasingh4427]

I’m in Florida as well and I would love to help bring change here, I just don’t know where to begin. It’s deeply personal to me. Keep up the good work.

[@princessvanillacoleman29]

the picture of the four of them at the very end hit HARD. such an adorable,innoscent,beautiful and heartbreaking picture. thank you robin foundation and thank you Texas pictures

[@karlaplascencia7998]

Bless your hearts and the strength you have to have endured this journey. You both spoke so beautifully of your sister and I know she knew you loved her immensely. I hope there is a change soon. We need to wake up and see this threat.

[@user-oj4nt1yy7r]

How come the drug dealers are almost free to sell them? I don't see much has been done about it. 😢

[@kimberlysmith7311]

I am so sorry for this families loss and so proud of them too ❤

[@rachelcarrillo687]

Thank you for sharing her story and thank you for turning your pain into purpose ❤

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

“Opinion over evidence”! Pain for purpose! My heart goes out to them! 😔😔❤️❤️

[@postscript5549]

Thank you for helping others. You (Interviewees) are brave and strong.

[@patriciam4123]

The second constant of all these fentanyl poisoning deaths is the lack of of empathy and lack of action by the police and this seems to be in every story I watch. The government needs to do something about Mexican cartels and the drug dealers selling this poison to unsuspecting people. May this young lady be resting peacefully and may the family have peace and strength to survive their loss

[@Welovesoccer71]

100%!!

[@dawnmaiorano8421]

That’s horrible lack of compassion from police and first responders

[@espyxelz2847]

​@@dawnmaiorano8421 They are cold and desensitized to what they see.

[@bruinrose]

The only thing that will stop the cartels is to stop the demand for drugs, everyone must take responsibility for their actions

[@vickyrosinamkrause5285]

9:33 Your not crazy. When you love someone, you'll do what needs to be done. 💗

[@atis9061]

she sounds like a senstiive soul. I am the same way. I need lots of commitment to make someone my friend. without the right grounding, it would be easier for her to slip. I honestly think that you need a spiritual foundation. something that truly resonates with you, in order to achieve true sobriety. mine was literally lifted and I honestly had very little to do with it. I thank the divine with all my heart everyday. it was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. the divine truly loves us. you are not alone.

[@EVIESECOND]

💔🙏🏽 I’m so sorry for your loss. This is so sad. Thank you for what you’re doing to help save others

[@marymary1083]

Prayers and Hugs to you and your family so 💔💔💔💔🤍 🕊️ hearing all these stories 😢

[@enjoylfe]

i agree with you about people misusing the word, “co-dependent”! Agape love ; unconditional Love is DIFFERENT than co- dependency.

[@lindawilson795]

My condolences to this family.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@carlallison6775]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. It is making a difference.

[@julieboolie1946]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am in the Pharmacy field and I get so saddened by the over prescribed narcotic pain medications. Thank you for what you are doing with your foundation.

[@elizabethdiaz6508]

I am so sorry for your loss so sorry beautiful family.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼prayers 🙏🏼

[@littlemikeism]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Detectives and police officers are sometimes put into the most difficult of situations. While Stephanie was your daughter and sister, her history dictated a very different person to law enforcement in Davey. I'm sure your family friend would have done anything had it been possible. Pain can be very powerful constructively. It is my hope that you both will continue to build your foundation and hopefully, save lives.

[@ellenhaas3769]

Davie

[@garyh5541]

RIP Stefanie! Prayers and Healing for all who love you 🙏🙏🙏

[@kateschroth3304]

RIP Stephanie, My Condolences to the family

[@mosaicowlstudios]

Wow it's up to 200 a day now? 😥😢 Just a year ago I think it was 175. How much worse will it get before things start to change? Everyone please carry Naloxone with you at all times, even if you don't know any opioid users.

[@bruinrose]

Nope

[@maureenoreilly8700]

Where is all the money that the states have gotten from suing Perdue Pharma, etc. It should be used only for solving the fentanyl problem and saving lives.

[@jfarral1229]

Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🕊️❤️

[@starlight6023]

Thank you for making this video and for both of you sharing your story and how it’s impossible to have saved your Stefanie after doing all you could do. I hope the Robin Foundation continues to thrive, and helps the people who need it. I had a family member die from drugs and wish I could’ve helped her

[@LindaKayHolevas]

22:05 I agree with this father regarding fentanyl being an epidemic bigger than this country has ever seen. I love everything this family is about & I am so very sorry for your loss & the shaming you’ve had to endure. I am sending you so much love & healing light. ❤️✨💫

[@kianhu]

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter/sister 😢

[@kendradunnington5766]

I can't wrap my head around the number of deaths will increase in the next few years from this.drug. My son passed away 8-6-21 and the pain from this will never go away. This has to be stopped and our government needs to step up and stop it from coming into this country. I'm so sorry for your loss, keep busy with what you are doing and know that you sre making a difference. Peace & Love.

[@hopemares8296]

Rest to know she is so alive in y’our heart. Shame on the police department.. so sorry for y’all loss. Prayers for family.

[@milena7043]

I don't even know what to say... It's just too sad... Thanks @Texas Pictures Documentaries. Thank you Mr. Glen for all the work you do to have us informed. God bless you always 🙏.

[@TexasPictures]

🤗

[@user-xo7fl1fh7v]

I am so sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart to hear that the officer would say something so disrespectful to you. She was not just a "junkie" she was a daughter, sister, mom, and most of all she was a human being! Stefanie's life had purpose and value and shame on those who looked on her as dispensable. Prayers that she has found peace ❤

[@elizabethvalenzuela7379]

Absolutely heartbreaking. 🙏🙏

[@tinalindsey1598]

No law is going to stop someone from using. It’s the sad truth. We need to always investigate WHY they chose to use. Mental health is almost non existent in this entire world. Everything takes money and we keep giving our money to foreign countries who hate us deep down. Pray!

[@camiflo1578]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@paulineannevazquez8233]

Rip my sincere condolences to your family

[@musettez1021]

This family has it right. All of my love to them for advocating. Sending love and light. You inspired me to get involved to stop this "pandemic ".

[@SinisterMud]

Absolutely horrible! All the strength!❤

[@Babygirl_2008]

I’m so sorry to hear this it’s so heartbreaking. I come from both recovering addicts parents but for some reason I told myself I would not do it and stuck with it. Praying for your family🙏 one day at a time

[@maddynavarro77]

Prayers of strength and peace in your grief going out to you both. 🙏🏽

[@ayeasten]

my lord i am so sorry , im at a loss for words . i’m just so sorry 😢

[@hollyfish5645]

It breaks my heart to see this beautiful girls life took these horrible turns....I cant imagine the sadness that they both will carry for the rest of their lives....Prayers...

[@debrabolton9372]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@carlnielsen3833]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@mattiewilliams579]

My condolences to this family

[@SonyaHiter-hx9gf]

My prayers and thoughts are with you both. God Bless

[@user-oj4nt1yy7r]

That is so sad😢

[@staceymichaels9530]

God Bless You and God Bless Your Family. To lose 2 of Your Loves to this is beyond heartbreaking. May the Lord be with You and help mend Your hearts and soul. With Love.

[@Globelle]

I would love to know what an overdose looks like because I know obviously when they're not breathing that's an overdose. However I think there are times where they come close to overdosing and when I try to look it up it says call SAHMSA which I did and it was no help. I am dealing with my 23 yr old son Geno who is battling fentanyl addiction. He has been to rehab twice. I lost my stepson Sullivan who was 19 on July 22nd 2019. God Bless the work y'all are doing. Right now we are losing so many. Too many. Everything your saying is what I feel. Since we lost Sully I have wanted to open a detox/rehab for those without insurance. I wanted to name it after him. Sullivan Hall. I would love to help you both in any way I can. I am praying for us all.

[@alyssawhite3651]

If you are uncertain, call 911 for help. Medics do not arrest people and can often revive them. Many states give out free narcan to anyone if you want to keep it in your car first aid kit.

[@TexasPictures]

Shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils, maybe vomiting, maybe unresponsive. If I’m sure, there’s no risk to using naloxone (Narcan). If it isn’t an opioid overdose naloxone will have no effect of any kind.

[@Globelle]

@@TexasPictures I know the nod but couple weeks ago my son clearly used. He was sweating profusely, clammy skin but was trying to tell me he didn't use. I had the naloxone (sp) out but i only have 2 and wanted to be sure I don't waste it bc I don't know where to get more. I am looking into where to get more now. I drove to the ER with him and made him sit in parking lot with me for hours til it was over. This is an awful existence and I don't understand the pleasure he gets out of spending all his hard earned money to basically sleep. It's so frustrating and infuriating but at same time, I am always scared whatever I say or do will be my last words. I need go join a support group if I can ever find the time. In my opinion, he was on verge of OD. If not overdosed without death. I know you have read my other posts and know I lost my stepson Sullivan and my niece Kiersten to this same thing. I HATE FENTANYL!!!! It is so hard and my daughter (his sister) is almost 30 and never even tried weed or cigarettes. I don't get it.

[@Globelle]

@@TexasPictures thank you for responding. Thank you for all you do. I wish you were in Charleston SC

[@TexasPictures]

​​⁠we can come to charlotte.

[@jamiesmith2821]

God Bless y'all 💯🙏

[@JoyGardner-wj2qy]

Am so sorry. There are lots.of addiction s Bless you both. May they RIP. PRAYERS TO YOU BOTH. 🎉

[@crazytiedyemom84]

U guys r amazing these parents depend on parents n siblings who understand the disease in and out and understand addicts r humans. U guys giving out narcan is absolutely 💯 i am an uber driver i keep my car stocked in Pittsburgh area. Me n my husband r in recovery ive been clean from opiates herion 01-29-08, and husband was crack 04-23-04. I was 2 daughters one is 20 other is 13 and i pray neither of us go back out of have an injury that i need something. That is worrisome to me. But i am so proud of u 2 u guys r so strong. I would love to be able to do more to help ppl ...fortunately when i tell my story 2 passengers they r amazed and proud so maybe that's what i need to do just continue to tell my story. Be glad to help u guys if i can from pittsburgh.

[@gterrymed]

These videos are having an impact; there's been a nationwide Decrease in opioid overdoses in 2023, according to the CDC. There was a spike here in upstate New York, however.

[@davide.b8027]

No way

[@davide.b8027]

The numbers will continue to go up

[@gterrymed]

@davide.b8027 The CDC reports numbers going down, but then President Trump says the CDC falsified information, so we can't believe any statistic now because President Trump exposed the CDC. President Trump also said not to abuse drugs or alcohol because his older brother Fred abused alcohol but nobody seems to listen to that advice. There are fewer opioid deaths according to the CDC and screw what President Trump says, I believe the statistics.

[@temprary580]

Everyone has built a tolerance

[@user-eb9pv4dw5p9]

This is painful to watch. 😭

[@robinw2613]

I don’t understand what laws he wants to change. If anyone knows, please elaborate. Is overprescribing and pill mills still a thing in Florida?

[@gonnadanceagain]

How do you start an organization like yours?

[@mojohoho1165]

You have to have so much compassion for addicts. There are some that just want to get high but a lot of the people that abuse drugs live in emotional hell 24/7. When they stumble on a pain pill or a joint or whatever they take it and feel "normal" for a day or so. When you realize you are out of that terrifying black darkness you realize how "normal" people can get up and function and manage stress and accomplish goals without their minds working against them all day, every day. If you took someone out of a horrible jail they don't want to go back. It works for a while but then you go to a much worse place. I don't begrudge any human that is hurting so badly they begin to make poor choices just to allow their minds to rest. Maybe, just maybe someday they can offer some type of medication or treatment that can even just put a small dent in those that have it the worst. Normalize mental health awareness.

[@edc9864]

So sorry for you loss. What a beautiful young woman. From my own experience, it is *almost* a relief when you lose someone who has had such a gold on your life for so long. But what a shame to have police officers to tell you she's just a junkie. As though no one could love her. 💔🙏

[@patriciabarron3323]

Stigma and shame are harmful and unnecessary. These hinder positive action in overcoming this horrific epidemic. Judgements provide excuses to the community to turn their eyes to these problems. The Dad’s three prong approach made a lot of sense. We all have to help in some way. ❤🙏🏼👍

[@minigirl6839]

There's no stigma or shame in the truth. There may be some pain in accepting the truth.

[@buckeyetraveler]

Dad is so right - this is WAYYY bigger than Covid.

[@PurpleKayz83]

Using the word...experimentation after years of drug use is interesting.

[@merediths2cents]

I’ve had 13 laparotomies and also got addicted to pain meds. I am very honest with my doctors and husband now so I don’t fall into that trap again. Had surgery 16 months ago and was off the meds within 3 days of discharge and only because I was honest. It’s okay to tell people you like the meds so that you don’t lose control.

[@nanav6837]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MyMiMi1969]

💞

[@deemac1094]

❤❤❤

[@user-pk7jh2wx7h]

en español pf

[@sfwatxyo2162]

This makes me think of the nature versus nurture dilemma. Literally the same two people growing up in the same circumstances with two diametrically opposed lifestyles and outcomes. For some reason, when I saw their younger photos, I was able to pick the classy, educated sister from the addicted, homeless sister. How does this happen?😢