FENTANYL KILLS - Shay Alyce Snyder's Story - episode 275

Kimberly Edwards of Wichita, Kansas shares the story of her daughter, Shay Alyce Snyder, who passed away at just 17 from illicit fentanyl. A vibrant, funny, and musically gifted teen, Shay’s life began to spiral during middle school, eventually leading to time in foster care where she was exposed to dangerous influences and fentanyl use. Despite Kimberly’s constant fight to protect her, systemic failures and missed opportunities allowed Shay to remain in harm’s way. After years of struggle, Shay ran away from her last placement, and a few days later, her father unknowingly gave her the money that funded her final dose. Kimberly now speaks out about the deadly reality of fentanyl, the broken systems that failed her daughter, and the urgent need for stronger protections and intervention for at-risk youth, urging families to fight relentlessly to keep their children safe. 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 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.