FENTANYL KILLS - Jessica Childs's Story - episode 325

Harry Childs of Brandon, Mississippi shares the story of losing his daughter, Jessica Childs, to illicit fentanyl, hoping that her life and death might spare another family the same pain. A devoted “daddy’s girl,” Jessica was known for her deep compassion, love of animals and babies, and her willingness to give everything she had to help others, even at her own expense. Despite years of repeated treatment attempts, hospitalizations, and relentless efforts by her family to support her recovery, Jessica struggled with addiction from her mid-teens and survived multiple overdoses before the final one claimed her life. Harry speaks candidly about the unimaginable, permanent grief of losing a child, the impossible line parents walk between love and enabling, the gaps in treatment and justice systems, and the growing danger of fentanyl-laced drugs. Above all, he wants people to know that Jessica mattered—and that if her story reaches even one person and prevents one more loss, then her life and their pain will have meaning. To use this or any other Texas Pictures documentary at high schools or in other educational applications, contact Texas Pictures through our website at www.texas-pictures.com. If you have a story you'd like to share, learn more about the process and reach out to us at our website - https://www.texas-pictures.com/Share.... Naloxone, the active ingredient in Narcan, 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.