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How to Use Narcan to Save a Friend Dying of Fentanyl Poisoning


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In Episode 224, in this very concise episode, Rebekah Brown teaches us what happens when an individual has been poisoned by fentanyl, what to look for, and how to administer Narcan in an effort to save their life.

Watch the video version here – https://youtu.be/p_YdNs80sfQ

To purchase Narcan and keep it in your car/glove box for emergencies, go here.

To watch all my conversations with parents who have experienced Death By Fentanyl of their children, watch the full playlist on youtube here – Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series Playlist

Very Important to watch, listen, like, comment and share on all your social media profiles.

Over 100,000 children and teens have died last year and the number continue to increase.

Please do your part to share this short video to help young people become aware of the dangers of this illicit, illegal, dangerous, lethal drug.

Education saves lives!

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The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Delana Pritchard’s 24 year-old son Gavin Long

In Episode 223, I welcome Delana Pritchard who shares with us the life and death of her son, Gavin Long, who died by fentanyl poisoning.

He is survived by many loving family members including his stepdad Chris Pritchard, his grandparents and many siblings.

Delana’s activism includes visiting many schools and other events to help young people better understand the dangers of this illicit, illegal, counterfeit drug.

She is a member of the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation – https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625

Please also visit the following sites to learn more:

Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation – https://druginducedhomicide.org/

The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563

Watch the video version here – https://youtu.be/p_YdNs80sfQ

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.

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– is greatly appreciated.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebekah Brown’s 18 year-old son Cole Part II

In Episode 222, in Part II, I continue my discussion with Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18 and her activism to help young people understand the dangers of this illicit illegal drug.

He is survived by his father, John Purcell, sister, Ella who was 16 and brother, Seth who was 12 when Cole died.

On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now.

Cole Brown – Forever 18

She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation – https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625

Please also visit the following sites to learn more:

Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation – https://druginducedhomicide.org/

The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563

Watch the video version here – https://youtu.be/-q7ryionEQ0

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.

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Your support of my work, through PayPal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8
– is greatly appreciated.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writing

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebekah Brown’s 18 year-old son Cole Part I

In Episode 221, in Part I, I welcome Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18.

He is survived by his father, John Purcell, sister, Ella who was 16 and brother, Seth who was 12 when Cole died.

On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now.

Cole Brown – Forever 18

She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation – https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625

Please also visit the following sites to learn more:

Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation – https://druginducedhomicide.org/

The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563

Watch the video version here –

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.

#death #poison #deathofadaughter #rebekahbrown #colebrown #fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #grieving #grief #griefpodcast #themarymacshow #druginducedhomicidefoundation #oklahoma #parentssupportingparents #marymac #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollection

Your support of my work, through PayPal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8
– is greatly appreciated.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Debbie Howland’s 24 year-old daughter Ava Michelle

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death

In Episode 220, Debbie Howland joins me and shares the tragic death of her only child, Ava Michelle, who died of fentanyl poisoning at 24.

Debbie experienced the death of her husband when Ava was only two years old and raised her as a widow/single mother.

She is the State Representative of the Pennsylvania chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation and Families Supporting Families.

Ava Michelle Howland – Forever 24

Please also visit the following sites to learn more:

Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation.

The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group.

Debbie Howland in front of White House after Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally, September 23, 2023

Watch the video version here:

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.

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Your support of my work, through PayPal – is greatly appreciated.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.
https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writing

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