About this episode

Tiffany Foster shares the tragic story of her son Zack's death from fentanyl poisoning and her ongoing fight for justice and awareness.

Fentanyl Killed My Son at a Sleepover | A Mother's Fight for Justice Tiffany Foster's son Zack was 13 when he died from fentanyl poisoning at a friend's sleepover. He wasn't an addict. It was his first time. Eight days after his birthday, he was gone. Tiffany shares Zack's story -- his childhood, the night of August 28th, four years of legal battles, and the advocacy work she does now. If you're a parent, someone in recovery, or anyone who loves a young person, this one is for you. Fentanyl doesn't discriminate. Two milligrams -- the tip of a pencil -- is lethal. Zack had 44. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Journey 03:36 -- The Impact of Loss and Grief 12:29 -- Understanding Zack's Childhood and Development 24:32 -- Navigating Adolescence and Early Experimentation 36:00 -- The Tragic Night and Its Consequences 38:48 -- Navigating Parental Concerns 42:05 -- The Night of the Incident 44:28 -- The Shocking News 51:50 -- Understanding the Overdose 54:24 -- The Aftermath and Legal Proceedings 01:01:32 -- The Trials and Sentencing 01:19:12 -- Judicial System Insights and Parole Eligibility 01:22:28 -- Navigating Grief and the Impact of Trials 01:26:05 -- The Verdict: A Moment…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Pondoff, Jeff Allen, Zoë Mendenall

Guest: Tiffany Foster

Topics covered

• fentanyl poisoning
• grief and loss
• parenting
• advocacy
• substance use prevention
• legal battles

Keywords

• fentanyl
• overdose
• advocacy
• parenting
• grief
• substance use
• legal proceedings

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