Saving Lives After Overdose One Call at a Time

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic

Every six minutes, an American dies from a drug overdose—let that sink in. Every six minutes.

The United States is in the midst of its deadliest drug epidemic, yet many overdose deaths could be prevented. One critical warning sign? A non-fatal overdose.

Survivors of an overdose face a significantly higher risk of another—one that could be fatal. Research shows that among emergency room patients treated for an opioid overdose, about 6 percent die within a year. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occur within just one month of leaving the hospital. Despite this, too many overdose survivors leave the hospital without the resources or support they need to break the cycle.

That’s where Emily’s Hope steps in. The Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT) connects people with a peer support specialist who meets them where they are—including in the hospital—to offer guidance, resources, and hope.

Hear from Cameron and his mother, Lisa, whose lives were transformed by PORT. Plus, gain insight from Dr. Hannah Statz DeVries and peer support specialist Vanessa, who are working to make a lasting impact.

Emily's Hope Post-Overdose Response Team: https://youtu.be/02pQPEygR-Y?si=Lvj6HY9PSU52mYN4

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Behind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.
They were...

• daughters
• sons
• mothers
• fathers
• friends
• wives
• husbands
• cousins
• boyfriends
• girlfriends.

They were More Than Just A Number.

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Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz