When someone you love dies from an overdose

Link to Podcast - When someone you love dies from an overdose

Link to Interview - When your child dies from an overdose

Everyone Dies – Drinks on the Driveway, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the different processes associated with death and reinforcing the idea that even though everyone dies, everyone first lives and each day is a gift. Dr. Marianne Matzo and Charlie Navarrette host a podcast, titled Everyone Dies, where they discuss the life-limiting illnesses, dying and death.

In episode 41 of their podcast series, titled "When someone you love dies from an overdose", they discuss the increasing number of overdose deaths and the complicated grief loved ones experience. They talk about how many experience feelings of stigma, blame, isolation and shame because of the death. It is a great listen! Please check it out.

Additionally, Marianne interviewed Operation Lighthouse co-founder Polly Mazanec about the death of her son Greg to an overdose of oxycontin laced with fentanyl. In the interview, Polly discusses the difficulties their family experienced when Greg was fighting his substance use disorder, the pain associated with his death, and some of the misconceptions that the stigma surrounding substance abuse disorder produces. The interview gives a very powerful perspective on substance use disorder and the difficulties families face when battling it.