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Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas

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After a counterfeit tablet purchased on social media took their son
Charlie's life, Ed and Mary Ternan were determined to take
action. Rather than blame social media companies for sales of
dangerous substances, Ed and Mary saw an opportunity to make a change.
They created the nonprofit Song for Charlie to raise awareness about
fentanyl and fentanyl-laced substances being sold to young people on
social media. Many counterfeit pills are made to look like
prescription opioids and are more lethal than ever before.

Join Heart of the Matter host Elizabeth Vargas as she sits
down with Ed and Mary to discuss how substances are marketed and sold
to adolescents and young adults on social media, the alarming increase
in the availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and
the launch of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10.

Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death, as well as
in-depth discussions of substance use. If you or someone you know is
struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please
contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These
programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. You are not alone.

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Related reading:
After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End
Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this
episode:

* Substances Laced with Fentanyl: How to Protect Loved Ones
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* Fentanyl & Other Synthetic Opioids
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* How Can I Protect My Child from Fentanyl? 5 Things Parents Need
to Know

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