FENTANYL POISONING: Jackson Warnick's Story - episode 117

A mother, Donna Johnson, and a sister, Cheyenne Ruiz, share their story of losing a 17-year-old loved one, Jackson Warnick, 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...

[@wesleymartinez-mu8ln]

I'm 59 days sober 😢 thank god I changed my ways

[@nicolaisnpain03]

Congrats!!!! Keep it up. This is a huge milestone .

[@Linda-cg3pv]

Congratulations! You can be proud of yourself. Life can be hard and cruel. Never let anyone hurting you about your past. We all make mistakes. One step at a time okay 😊. I wish you the best.

[@lisasikes4801]

Congratulations I wish the best!

[@NJFloyd10]

We lost our son three weeks ago. They say the grief is unimaginable. Well, it's UNIMAGINABLE. God Bless Jackson's family and please give them the ability to strengthen their faith ❤

[@robertashaffer3950]

My condolences on the loss of your son. May the love and comfort of family and friends help sustain you during this tragic time.

[@hollyharris1874]

I am so sorry!😢 (Talk about him all you want!💜🤗)

[@ashleyullrich9214]

So sorry!

[@donnaradney2743]

So very sorry. 😢

[@lisadudley2005]

My condolences to you I am so sorry

[@shawnawhite2904]

Sad situation, but it’s not the friend’s fault, he made his own decisions. All these situations are heartbreaking.

[@jeankoehler]

Right!!!!! This comment by the parent upset me. The parents knew and should have known what was going on with their minor child. Sometimes these videos are hard to watch bc a parent who loses a child is hurting so badly they cannot think clearly.

[@NurseElleDubz]

I agree. I really hope the best friend does not come across this video 💔 I cannot imagine how painful it would be to watch that part. Clearly it seems the best friend is still struggling with the situation and their regret (based on Ms. Donna’s comments) I hope that one day the family can offer true forgiveness to the friend. That is a very heavy burden for a young person to carry 🥺

[@kathleennickell1974]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My son Brendan passed away from fentanyl May 1,2024 and my heart is shattered 💔. I will be praying for you for comfort.

[@goldielocks8231]

I'm soo sorry for your loss

[@MZTHICK76]

So sorry for your loss 😢

[@terrestrialparadisephotography]

Hugs to your heart mama ❤️‍🩹

[@Landrew1208]

My sincerest prayers are with you and your family. Remember, we have an eternal hope.

[@robertashaffer3950]

My sincerest condolences to you and your family

[@Globelle]

God Bless you. I lost my 19-year-old stepson Sully July 22nd 2019. Now my biological son is battling addiction and going back to rehab Monday. I pray he makes it that long. He is 23 so I do ALL I can. I am so sorry for your loss

[@Landrew1208]

Suboxone was the key that helped me quit. My prayers are with you folks.

[@pinupjordan]

Sending hope and prayers to you and your family ❤❤

[@staceymichaels9530]

🙏🏼for Your son.

[@milescumminski8077]

@@Landrew1208 16 years ago I was addicted to Norco, Vicodin, Oxycontin and Morphine. I was able to doctor shop at the time, but I finally decided to get help before I lost my life. I chose to go on Methadone for 6 months before I then started to taper off. It took me a year to taper off the Methadone, but I have been drug free now for 14 1/2 years. Methadone is not for everyone, and in my opinion should only be used for a short time, but it worked for me. I also discovered meditation and started regular exercise as well as psychotherapy by someone who specialized in addiction and recovery. Those are some things that worked for me, but everyone is unique.

[@DCFunBud]

This is the third fentanyl video I have watched that featured a Rubic’s Cube prodigy.

[@TexasPictures]

We noticed too 😏

[@444_GodsGirl]

I really hope his friend is doing ok. This was not his fault. He did not kill his friend. He was a kid himself. I hope you all are telling him this over and over again. We have all been kids before. We all know how young people think. WE HAVE BEEN THERE. If you are reading this young man. It is not your fault! His own parents couldn’t help him. I pray you find strength and peace.

[@erica_0612]

Well said!

[@SaWilliam]

I’ve been a kid and never went looking for drugs. What’s your point? That thinking is just as dangerous as “boys will be boys”.

[@derekadams3016]

Mom - if you’re a teacher (and it sounds like you are), you’re now in a position to make a difference in young people’s lives. Use your grief for advocacy. You can now see childhood from an entirely different perspective; use your grief and the knowledge you’ve gained from this experience to be proactive in a child’s life. It’s a terrible cliche and so simple, but if you see something SAY something. You can do this. My deepest condolences.

[@jeneinstein]

What a beautiful idea. It does depend on mom's particular way of needing to grieve. Being around other kiddos maybe triggering to her.... it may not be.... but given the level of pain she's in, and forever will be in, she does need to protect her peace too.

[@iloveahsharah]

Give her some time to grieve. Sounds like being in a classroom is to trigging for her right now. I think making this video and sharing her son story was a great step, but when she’s ready to be in the classroom she will and will do just that.

[@JayJay-tm7xw]

When someone gets addicted to that stuff good luck. You need to educate them Young about the dangers of it and hope they never try it. I have two good friends who died from heroin one of them died a year after his brother died and the other one had a brother die year after him. If your brother dying isn’t enough to get you to stop I’m pretty sure teacher is not gonna do it. And those four people are only four out of 30 that I can name off the top of my head three of the four of them were fathers. I know young mother that died the same night she made a long dramatic Facebook post about our other friend who died people that I would’ve never suspected becoming heroin addicts in 1 million years died.

[@normn2915]

His sister seems so crushed, so numb, even the way she talks she still seems numb. May God be with them, ease their pain!! ❤

[@hollytherese753]

These are so hard to watch but completely necessary. My heart breaks for all these families.

[@LSTAR06]

You are 100% correct - so so hard to watch, but so necessary. They need to show these videos in schools.

[@branevans3705]

Mama, that's one beautiful boy. I can see how much you love him. I'm so so sorry 😢 Rest in everlasting love, Jackson

[@emboarepic]

Jackson Warnick 8/13/2005 - 2/11/2023 He wss like a friend to me

[@hollyharris1874]

I'm so sorry

[@nancyadame9753]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My ex husband found my daughter passed on the morning of 5/26/23 3 months after I had lost my son. It was a shock to find out her death was from Fentanyl poisoning. She left 3 boys behind 4,9&13 that i'm raising. My daughter worked in the ER we were aware of Fentanyl.

[@MsAdventure531]

“I’m sorry”, hardly seems sufficient in your case. But, please know, from my heart, I am so deeply sorry for your and your family’s loss of 2 precious lives. Hugs to you. 🙏🏼🌠🌠🌹

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Praying for your family!

[@KiwiKenyaMango]

Jackson sounds similar to me when I was in high school. I self-medicated, too. I was diagnosed with autism and adhd, but not until adulthood. I wonder if he was on the autism spectrum. He sounds like an amazing person. My heart breaks for his family and friends.

[@pam164]

My son has Adhd he never sleeps he is 42 and has never slept.

[@IgorMironov-rq4ye]

​@@pam164 that's awful. Why can't he sleep? Are there medications that can help him fall asleep?

[@acooksla]

Sounds like he had ADHD

[@pam164]

@IgorMironov-rq4ye He has never tried. He has had a lot of accidents through not paying attention. He was in a road traffic accident when he was 6, and he had serious brain injuries. He nearly died he was in a coma 8 weeks, so he was a very different boy when he eventually came around. But in those days, they called them hyopactive. He doesn't sense danger, but that's part of the condition.

[@IgorMironov-rq4ye]

@@pam164 how sad and tragic that is to hear Pam. I hope he gets better.

[@Beautiful_Mess]

He was just a baby. I have a 17 year old myself. I can’t imagine her pain. 😢 RIP Jackson. 🕊️

[@pam164]

My granddaughter has just turned 17.

[@marymiles9922]

Oh, Mom, I'm so sorry you lost your son 😭 I know that pain 💔 Thank you for coming in here and telling others what really happens. I asked my teenage grandson's mother to please sit down and watch some of these videos with them. I pray to God she will. You are making a difference!🙏

[@aidagalito]

Insomnia is such a huge challenge in life, people who can sleep easily can not imagine how difficult it is. Even I (a science teacher mother of 2) take every legal drug that provides and comfort and allows me to sleep a few hours. Poor, poor Jackson. Sure he self medicated to get some sleep. I can relaten to his strugle. I don't know if I'd be alive if fentanyl was on the streets when I was young because I mistakes. We all do. Our children shouldn't die because of a teenager mistake. I'm so sorry for this family's loss

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

Aaah This one hits home. my son is this same age. and the story is so familiar. ADHD, smart, won't go to school, funny, insomnia, probation saved him (after some crime) Upon getting to juvenile hall and being tested he had a significant amount of fentanyl. In house treatment made a huge difference. He is doing great now. ADHD seems to be the key factor in drug use. this needs to be paid attn to more

[@cantthinkofone6995]

Whew. My son is 17 and we’re having some strife, my heart is absolutely shattered listening to her story.😢

[@terrestrialparadisephotography]

Hang in there 🙏🏼💖

[@ztomas1]

It's difficult for kids to focus these days because they are ALWAYS on their cell phones and social media, parents need to set boundaries otherwise they are always going to be distracted

[@francessavella7825]

2 unsettling facts about Fentynal...it does not discriminate and it claims many victims beyond the user! RIP Jackson and all the other victims of this dreaded monster!😢

[@glcmranger421]

When abused, YES!

[@jeans3810]

Mom, Your pain is palpable through the screen. I see the tears of a broken soul. I’m so very sorry for your loss. It seems like you and Dad were asking questions, looking through his phone, counseling, drug testing, and so forth. We want to be there every second of their life to help them make good choices. We just can’t. We don’t understand why they didn’t know better. We blame ourselves for not doing more. It’s not your fault Mom. Most of these stories are about young kids that have no clue that the one pill will end their life. Poor baby made a bad choice that had eternal consequences. 😢 Forgiveness is the key to these stories. We need to forgive them for making that mistake. We need to forgive ourselves. It’s not your fault. May God surround you in his love. May God surround his father and loving sister on here and other siblings. ❤

[@DivasRoundtablePodcast]

I can imagine how difficult it is for mom. Being a teacher she sees so many kids that reminds her of her son. And he will forever be 17 so I know it has got to be tough. Praying God grant you peace and healing.

[@user-rc9kc4xz8n]

You said he loved the Lord. End the end, it's what matters most. ❤️

[@nannersguyaners2745]

Sorry for your loss…parents - watch your children’s friends - as my granny would constantly say when I was a kid, ‘Show me your friends and I’ll show you YOU…’

[@sarahyork877]

I feel exactly the same! My daughter died April 28, 2024… she was 19! This pain will never go away. I wish I could turn back the hands of time for all of our babies! 😢

[@denisesalles7248]

Jackson's Mom and Sister seem so grounded and understanding despite their grief. I'm so sorry you lost your son and brother to this horrible drug. My time bring you some peace & comfort.

[@Claudia-cr2pm]

ADHD and substance abuse seem to be a common combination.

[@PragueMom]

Or, being given prescription drugs DUE to a [financially incentivized] diagnosis of ADHD may be the correlation. Consider reading Medication Madness by Dr Peter Breggin for insight.

[@shoncarter5362]

And bipolar, and manic depression etc

[@bellachannell777]

​@@PragueMom🎯

[@TheIddieMorris]

A colleague of mine said to me, “ADHD needs to be taken seriously. It’s a condition as serious as schizophrenia. ADHD looks like a kid who is setting fires in the trash can at school to daydreaming during a test. It can be a lifelong struggle with imposter syndrome, unstable moods, deceit, and following people.” So sorry.🙏❤️💔😢

[@_HolyHell_]

​@@PragueMom this is not accurate in a lot of cases. It's more common for people with untreated ADHD to have a substance abuse issue. I don't even think they ever said if he was on medication in this video, but it doesn't sound like he was. I am 7 years clean now and it was only after I got diagnosed and treated for ADHD that I finally felt like I had any chance in the world. It's self medicating when people with untreated mental illness end up using drugs, and sometimes the medication can be the thing that saves them. Downplaying the correlation between substance abuse and ADHD just leads to further misunderstanding of how the disorder affects people's lives, and it negatively impacts how those people are perceived by society.

[@Psamson99]

Because of this video and others on this channel, I have spoken to my 19 yr old about the dangers -even though I know her as a "good kid". Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Blackcatt704]

Keep holding on, Momma! You are going to save lives! Prayers to your entire family. Rest peacefully, Jackson🙏🏾

[@cdelane3335]

So it's not her fault for selling something and lying about what it was. It's her customers' fault for taking it and believing what she said. Dangerous girl. I'm so sorry for this family's loss.

[@HauntinglyAsh]

As someone who has recently diagnosed adhd at 34, and an entire life of insomnia…it is so much more debilitating than people think. I’ve been medicated for depression my entire adult life and taking every sleep medication known to man and still not sleeping enough. It has such an affect on your mind, your health physical and mental. I can absolutely see how he was just trying to sleep. It takes something that seems so small… Don’t take anything that wasn’t prescribed to you. Doesn’t matter if a friend or family member have it to you. Unless you see the bottle, the pill, and can match what those are as an over the counter med DO NOT TAKE IT. Sometimes that person may not even know there’s something wrong with it.

[@hollyharris1874]

Insomnia for over a decade. It nearly killed me. *I tell my son what you wrote re: drugs. He barely even drinks - Lord, we'll probably have to worry if it's in beer!! smh

[@kimberly9754]

I am so sorry momma. He made a mistake but it should not have cost him his life. The people doing this are the ones that should pay. He looked like such a great son and brother. My heart breaks for you. Making this video is doing something to help. Thank you for doing this.

[@MsRadar23]

So talented, I love that the clip of him playin Nirvana on his guitar…I’m so terribly sorry anyone who has lost a loved one to this terrible epidemic…

[@Ablank2011]

I heard you, mama. Praying for you and your family. After watching so many of these videos, and seeing a death at my son’s college, I bought two boxes of Narcan and my son and all his roommates know what to do with it. do I think he’ll ever need it? No. But never say never.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TexasPictures]

@Ablank2011 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.

[@marytague6268]

God Bless you. I lost my daughter to suicide @ 22 & I “go through it” not over it but, it will never, ever leave you. Christ, in his mercy, will help w/ your grief. 🙏❤️

[@melanielongpre268]

One of my friends lost his daughter to fentanyl yesterday! We’re absolutely devastated😢

[@angelapursley2811]

😢😢😢

[@TexasPictures]

So sorry to hear that. It is important to talk to others. Social media is full of wonderful organizations related to fentanyl losses. Your friend should reach out to them. There is some comfort in sharing. We also have a story on our channel about dealing with grief and trauma called "Life After Loss". Here's a link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3fQi5Wdfaebja8

[@robertashaffer3950]

My gosh. How tragic. My condolences to everyone concerned.

[@MsAdventure531]

I’m so sorry…

[@justkeepcasting]

💔😔🙏

[@garyh5541]

RIP Jackson! Another added to our Prayer list! Prayers for all who love you!🙏🙏🙏 Great Mum and family 🙏

[@hollyharris1874]

I hate "liking" these, 'cause I hate this so much. Cheyenne, I know your pain. Donna, I pray to never know yours. I'm so sorry! 🙏💜 PS: It's good that you have a space to talk about Jackson. I don't feel like I'm allowed to talk about my sister.😢

[@janetwalker587]

Thank you for sharing Jackson's story... Such an incredibly brave thing to do in the mist of such pain... You're certainly I my prayers.. ❤

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

So very sorry for your loss. Was Jackson on the autism spectrum? *Several things y'all said about him made me wonder, then when you talked about him not being able to sleep. Sleep, or lack thereof, is something kids on the spectrum struggle with.

[@melsmith3662]

How can this mother blame the friend when both she and the father knew he was using drugs. Thats so unfair to his poor friend.

[@alberta8122]

i think you missed the point where she said its easy to blame the friend but knows its not his fault. she prays for him and acknowledges that he is hurting too

[@melsmith3662]

@@alberta8122 I heard that. I listened to everything she said. But prior to saying that she mentioned she and the father were upset with the friend. That's ridiculous. They knew he was doing drugs and they were the adults responsible for him. Don't put that on his friend.

[@K1lostream]

I would guess it’s the initial stages of grief - some (perhaps many, or even most) people aren’t fully rational at that point, which could manifest as denial, or lashing out, looking for a target to blame, that state of mind is working on some primal, instinctive level, so if you see behaviour that doesn’t make sense from someone when they’re just beginning to process the worst news possible, that you have at least an explanation. She does go on to make an apparently contradictory statement but I think that’s just her speaking in retrospect, telling the story of how she was feeling in the moment, contrasted with how she came to feel later, having dealt with the immediate emotional distress and being able to zoom out and see the bigger picture, including the situation of his acquaintances.

[@hopemares8296]

Rest to know that he is so alive in your heart..I have 10 12 13 year old grandkids and I sit them down and show them these videos. And I tell them-all it takes is 1 pill 1 smoke to lose your life. Prayers for u I can feel your pain.. your son was so handsome.

[@lisagreenough4385]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope it helps at least 1 family who sees this.

[@acooksla]

Poor family. The mom is a sweetheart- I feel so bad for her.

[@GEC416]

My son, even tho he is 40 I am sure still partakes of some kind od drugs sometimes and now his druggy friend is living at this place and I fear something like this may happen to him. Whatever age our kids are we love them the same. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. He truly sounds like a special boy and I can see how much you loved him. we can only hope these stories reach people to help them avoid this heartache.

[@jani775]

You spoke beautifully about your handsome Jackson. Thank you for going back to the most painful time of your life. Your voice will help so many others, you will be heard. Thank you

[@circuitdiva]

Thank you for sharing your story, I cry at each one of these. I don't have kids but I share these with my friends who have kids and with my nieces and nephews. We are not educated enough of what's going on. Whoever is watching these videos, please share this information with neighbors, loved ones, etc. We just might be able to educate others and save a life🫶🏻💖🕊️

[@acooksla]

amen

[@jeannep.ortman3130]

Wow!!! That girl I’ll will say vile thing has some nerve snap chatting comments like that. She should be held responsible for ALL THE LIVES lost because of her. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼to your family and he is at peace

[@zaidarivas7152]

My schizophrenic son also died of a fentanyl overdose. The co-morbidity of these two mental illnesses is staggering. Addiction is also a mental illness. His story sounds like my son’s, he also suffered from insomnia, he became an addict at 16 and had his first major psychotic break later that year. His cousin knew he was taking heavier drugs but told no one. I wonder how he feels about that now. My condolences. May he rest in peace.

[@SUPERSPAZD]

I'm so incredibly sorry.😞 Sending you love.❤️💕❤️

[@zanyaespeaks]

Please don't be mad at the cousin, even IF everyone would've known, doesn't mean he would've accepted help. DRUGS ARE ONE HELL OF A SUBSTANCE THAT TAKES OVER THE BRAIN. I WISH YOU PEACE.

[@purebride8600]

It’s not mental illness, it’s demonic possession and oppression. We are all in a spiritual battle. The only way to overcome is through faith in Jesus. God’s grace is power to overcome. We must stay fully armored (Ephesians 6). People perish for lack of knowledge and Satan has an open door into their lives. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8

[@zaidarivas7152]

@@purebride8600 it’s not demonic possession. Where did you come from? The 16th century? Addiction is an inherited mental illness just as schizophrenia is. My son had both, sadly. Google genetic markers for schizophrenia. As far as addiction, google addict’s brain composition. I’m in my car. Can’t give you all the details. Learn to research for Christ’s sakes

[@bearifiablepau2095]

Mrs Johnson, I see a dear and gentle woman who is clearly so strong. If it makes any sense, I send you the biggest, warmest embrace, as a sister in Christ, as a fellow human with trials and pains. May the peace of the Lord be always with you. 🕊🤍

[@monicahunt3737]

Bad company corrupts good morals. This is a pervasive theme in these stories. Thank you for sharing. It’s difficult, but I pray that lives will be saved through this testimony.

[@kr-pm1xg]

I'm glad these harder drugs were simply not available..in the 1980s..In the rural small town I live in, in Atlantic Canada..it was weed and alcohol, so...not many deaths.. But they're dying now..dozens have died in the past 10 years..

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Condolences and prayers to Jackson's family. It never gets easier to watch these videos and I admire the mothers who are trying to get the message out. I don't think I would be able to get out of bed let alone be able to share these stories.

[@kamalalondon1265]

Thank you for your bravery in sharing your painful story. I have 3 boys and take your story to heart. I’ve been talking to my boys about this public health crises and that it only takes one pill. Much appreciated

[@danmiller2177]

I really feel sorry for these people, but when you take a compound from someone you don't even know, and end up in ingested it, you basically playing with your life, basically the individuals are self-destructive... You play with fire and you will get burnt.....

[@jaydenp4975]

This stories are heartbreaking. Why hasn’t the government taken action? Why can’t there be better mental health care and addiction treatment? The system is broken if people can’t get the meds they need and end up buying from the streets or wherever. Something had got to be done about this! This is horrific and should not be happening!

[@shawanaadams5841]

💔💔💔💔 I wish this drug never existed.... So many good people are gone cause of this.... So heartbreaking..

[@glcmranger421]

Well, I’m thankful for Fentanyl in the 20+ years I’ve relied on it for chronic pain (musculoskeletal and nerve). It’s amazing what a pain medication can do when used as prescribed. People must stop abusing drugs and this “crisis” will end.

[@shannondominguez9725]

Shawnaadam If fentanyl didn’t exist at all then there would be many people truly suffering when there’s those who rely on it for severe chronic pain as a result of various conditions. It is used in hospital settings as well as hospice/palliative care & it provides immense relief for patients who genuinely need it & it’s used correctly/not off the street. I too am a chronic pain patient & though I don’t take it as the person above mentioned I am IMMENSELY grateful for the pain meds I do have bc they allow me to be productive & function I understand what you are saying but there’s a very real legitimate need of this & many other drugs out there,it’s not as simple as saying it shouldn’t exist bc there’s more to it that many don’t realize or understand.

[@patriciabarron3323]

Love and peace for your broken heart. Thank you for sharing🤗

[@staciejones04]

A lot of these people that overdose seems to have trouble slweping

[@glcmranger421]

Sometimes pain meds can have that side effect. Imagine how that side effect is compounded with the abuse of the drug. People must stop abusing drugs and the deaths will stop…just as fast as they began.

[@jamirsantiagojs]

Cocaine was part of his problem ...one thing led to the other

[@lisasikes4801]

I cried watching your pain. I will be praying for you & your family just remember your son will live on in everyone who listens to your story.😢

[@shellysbrewing]

Oh my, this has to be one of the most heartbreaking episodes. It just hits differently because you really details what struggles youre facing, the pain and suffering you are dealing with daily. I would love to meet you so much and give you the biggest hug. I hope you know how much you are loved and needed here ❤Thank you for sharing your sons story

[@cazziefores2183]

RIP Jackson 🙏😘❤️🇬🇧

[@charlesdaubner1017]

You two ladies are amazing. Please use this horrific tragedy to make those hearts of yours even stronger, more loving and more compassionate (do it for Jackson). I am so sorry for your loss.

[@alyrivas5430]

She’s trying to blame the other kids for the choices her son made. Not right. But I do sympathize for her. 😔

[@hollyharris1874]

Yes, but even through her own grief, she breaks down crying for his friend which shows tremendous compassion & care. With death, we often lose more than one & weird stuff happens. It tore my family apart (to add more shock & pain). I'm not putting you down, btw, I just give a very wide berth to the grieving. 🤗💜🤗

[@christinescott6344]

Mum & loved ones. One day at a time. Sending so much love & healing. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@mtnshelby7059]

This country is capable of changing behavior through national campaigns. Many remember the effective campaigns against littering (70s), smoking (80s). Marketing campaigns are relatively inexpensive and lots of companies do them through social media and news media. "One pill, one death. One choice." There's a starter. That this country has opted not to do the same for fentynol is telling. Very telling.

[@resi2021]

My hearts breaks for the Mom. I don’t like when they blame the friends. They are just kids as well. He really didn’t know. 🥺

[@LilyBlessed24]

I’m so incredibly sorry to his family. I can’t imagine that heartache. I’m hugging Jackson’s mama in my heart, and lifting her and the rest of the family up in prayer today. 🙏🙏🙏

[@lindawilson795]

My condolences to the family.❤

[@rickboer7715]

It was painful but brave to share your story and I feel so sorry for your loss

[@offwitmelkychrms]

So glad to hear you’ve gone back to church, God will help you through this!! Thank you for sharing your story🤍

[@Mellyboowhowho]

Isn’t it sad how we’ve all blamed God for things happening, yet we don’t ever blame the devil. I’ve always questioned why, even when I’ve lost people. I’m so glad you had prayer warriors around you. You also have us KZbin prayer warriors, praying for your healing and sending tons of virtual hugs to you and your family 🤗 Thank you for sharing Jackson’s story. My grandson’s name is also Jackson ❤️‍🩹

[@jennbati6277]

That’s a very good point. God is life. Anything bad comes from the devil. God is the one that turns good out of bad. Lord willing this child’s soul is with our good Lord. That’ll be the silver lining in this if any.

[@MyOwnPersonalFantasy]

I think it's because God is more powerful than the devil. Like we all know that, so I think that's why that is. But you're right, just because the devil is less powerful, compared to God, doesn't mean he's not powerful and can't influence things here on earth.

[@ClaireBeatty]

Maybe stop blaming imaginary friends because there is no god and no devil. Blame the peddlers of illicit substances, or legal drugs used illicitly. Blame the so-called war on drugs that doesn’t work. Decriminalization has worked in some countries, but ONLY when backed up by robust detox and mental health services. And that costs money.

[@fergusfarm3793]

My god. The pain this causes. I grieve for these poor people.

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss🙏 RIP Jackson

[@kianhu]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother/son 😢🙏

[@chico5817]

Fight on mama!

[@micole83]

I love the transparency. Bless you and your family and thank you for sharing

[@camiflo1578]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😔

[@user-eu3dx1sk3w]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

[@deenalandstrom6924]

OMG! As soon as I seen Jackson's picture, might have been the second one & then the one on gis mother's t-shirt, I immediately thought, "he reminds me of (not looks like, reminds me of) Kurt Cobain" & then he plays the guitar .... Go figure. I love❤ Kurt Cobain. RIP Jackson. My condolences to the family.

[@nikitiam6568]

I’m so so sorry. 😢 this made me cry. I felt all of the emotions watching this. God bless this family. God please keep this family close and tight. My prayers go up for you and your family. Rest easy Jackson 😢🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@robinsimmons1526]

Praying for all the families grateful heart giver peace ✌🏾

[@kitten1207]

I am so sad for everyone on every episode here. I wish they didn't have to experience these losses. I wish this drug wasn't so rampant.

[@ambervasquez9705]

I'm a recovering fentynal/heroin addict. I preach to my child everyday. ACCEPT NOTHING THAT DOESNT COME FROM A DISPENSERY. cuz she vapes THC. SHES SEEN MY STRUGGLE AND ALMOST LOSING ME. IM 2 AND A HALF YEARS CLEAN AND SOBER AND THANK GOD EVERY DAY I MADE IT OUT. I ALMOST DIDNT. I WENT SEPTIC JUST ABOUT FROM ABCESSES TO THE POINT THAT I LOST MY MEMORY. It was close I barely made it out alive. But I'm 2 and a half years clean and sober and will never ever go back.

[@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

[@ClaireJenn03]

So sorry this happened to jackson and to your family my heart breaks for u all sending u all my love and prayers from uk xx

[@christylee5748]

God bless you Donna and Cheyenne. Good bless you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 Jackson 💙🪽

[@dawnmaiorano8421]

GOD BLESS YOU MOM AND SISSY

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Great video! All drugs should be regulated and sold by the government. The majority of problems related to illegal substances, come from the unregulated distribution of the products like, quality control, violence and criminality. The Government doesn't want to fix this, it's not a problem for them it's a solution. It's so scary that, this drug Fentanyl is so much stronger, deadlier, cheap and easy to get hold off.👋

[@stephaniec5215]

You want drugs ‘sold’ by the GOVERNMENT?? Please review how the process actually works in the USA. Vioxx which killed more people than our soldiers in Vietnam was FDA APPROVED. Thalidomide was FDA APPROVED. Do you know how drugs are approved for interstate distribution in this country? Do you understand the ramifications of your advice that the GOVERNMENT should SELL DIRECTLY TO CITIZENS?? Please pause and educate yourself regarding Federal LAWS in USA.

[@pam164]

They are standing by doing nothing until it happens to their children, then they will maybe do something.

[@deshawnsalter2584]

Who do you think the F is coming from??

[@pam164]

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[@mattneil1449]

The government already lets the drugs in why not regulate the supply so at least it's not poisoned.

[@christiangirlforhumanity3853]

I am so sorry for your loss🤍🙏

[@staceymichaels9530]

God Bless You and Your Family. Love to You all and to Jackson.

[@hollyharris1874]

For those grieving: read When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner💜

[@heavenrivers8818]

What a beautiful boy. I’m so sorry

[@ItalianAngel21175]

My deepest sympathy to the Warnick Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔😢 I'm so sorry Jackson, may you finally be able to sleep my friend 🙏💖🌹

[@aishlynhannah1639]

Omg how devastating. My prayers are with you.

[@lindarutledge9104]

God bless you all. May your heart be able to find peace.

[@bford5899]

So sorry this happened to you, Jackson. Fly with the angels….

[@AutumnLuvsJesus]

Forever 17 🥺🥺🥺 I pray you heal, family ❤❤❤

[@JenaHuffman]

God Bless you 🙏 I’m so very sorry for the loss of your bright and beautifully minded, talented son. My heart breaks for you and your family 💔. As a nation we need to educate our youth to these dangers and start young! RIP Jackson 😢

[@bumbaclott5732]

It’s not the friends fault. You can’t blame them for his decisions. Lashing out on a child is not ok. Please, forgive them.

[@elizabethpruiett7725]

His 2 friends were also immature teen boys (as they all are by nature) and as such, don’t understand consequences. I am a mom of six kids, one of whom went to a boys Academy for two years because of issues exactly like your son. My husband and I did not set strict boundaries and we did not parent and discipline him the way he needed. Our son also had friends who did not use and who did not inform my husband and I but as teenagers you don’t go against the code of snitching on your friends. Also, as teens, they just don’t understand the danger of drugs, nowadays. They have no way of understanding actions and consequences. Unfortunately, that responsibility lands solely on the parents. It is so so hard but I look at my friends who were consistent and held tight to boundaries with their kids and what a difference it makes. My husband and I failed our son because he was number five out of six kids, and we were older and tired. We have had to ask the Lord for forgiveness and daily work on trying to accept the fact that the Lord has forgiven us. Just wanted to say that it is not these teen friends responsibility and they should not be held accountable.