FENTANYL KILLS: Hillary Morgan Shockley's Story - episode 341

Angela Shockley of Greensburg, Louisiana shares the story of her daughter, Hillary Morgan Shockley, a bright, compassionate young woman whose life was tragically cut short by illicit fentanyl after a nine-year battle with addiction. Once a high-achieving student, athlete, and college cheerleader, Morgan’s journey into substance use began in her late teens and escalated from prescription misuse to heroin and ultimately fentanyl, despite repeated attempts at recovery and 17 treatment programs. Angela recounts the devastating toll addiction took on their family, the difficult balance of love and boundaries, and the hope they held onto during Morgan’s periods of sobriety—especially after the birth of her daughter. After a brief relapse, Morgan was found unresponsive in her shop, a loss that continues to fuel Angela’s advocacy for awareness, prevention, and accountability. Through her foundation, she now works to honor Morgan’s legacy, raise awareness about fentanyl poisoning, and push for stronger investigations to prevent other families from enduring the same pain. 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. 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.... 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. Learn more about the dangers of illicit fentanyl at: DEA - https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fent... Fentanyl Fathers - https://fentanylfathers.org/ A Change for Cam - https://achangeforcam.org/