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Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas

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As parents, Mary and Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld just
wanted to protect their son, Jonathan. This was a job Sandy felt he
should have been well equipped for as the United States' number
two ranking military officer. Yet, Jonathan's struggles with
anxiety led him to start drinking alcohol and misusing prescription
medications as a teen. Sandy and Mary did everything they could to
find appropriate help for their son's substance use. Still, just three
days after they dropped him off at college, Jonathan died of an
accidental overdose in his dorm room.

In our 12th episode of Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas,
Elizabeth reflects on her own experience growing up in a military
family as she connects with the Winnefelds. Sandy and Mary also
discuss the challenges they faced parenting a child struggling with
his mental health, learning to live with grief and dedicating
themselves to "saving a life every day" through their work
with SAFE Project - the nonprofit they founded following their
son's death.

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After you listen, explore these resources to learn more about the
topics and themes discussed in this episode:

* How to Navigate the Addiction Treatment System

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* Substance Use + Mental Health: Your Guide to Addressing
Co-occurring Disorders

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* Risks for Relapse, Overdose and What You Can Do

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