Vicky P.
It's been my worst nightmare the past few weeks but I believe it's time to share my son’s (Joe) story. Hopefully his tragedy brings awareness to the reality of what's killing our loved ones and saves the lives of others. It was beyond my wildest dream that my son would have become homeless and addicted to heroin. I was in total disbelief. Joe passed away from congestive heart failure and Valvular heart disease which was ultimately caused by herion use. The reality is these drugs are laced with Fentanyl and is ten times more addictive than any drug out there. Joe was only 31 but his heart was that of a 90 year old due to overdosing and being brought back to life with narcan on multiple occasions. I pray this tragedy never hits your home or someone you love. Drugs (meth, herion, pain pills etc) is laced with deadly fentanyl and is EVERYWHERE. I wish I had known the demon my son was facing but it's too late for my family. Tough love, just say no, go get help is NOT ENOUGH for the stronghold that fentanyl or other drugs has on people. Please talk about it, educate your children, and don't ever think it won't affect your family or friends. Reality has definitely hit home. RIP my beautiful Son 5-30-1991 - 3-16-2023 Forever 31
