CW: This episode contains descriptions of addiction, suicidal ideation, and SA. Fentanyl, an incredibly potent synthetic opioid, presents an alarming and ever-growing threat to today's youth. Its prevalence and allure have ignited a public health emergency. Adolescents and young adults, in their quest for experimentation, are especially susceptible. The peril emanates from its unparalleled potency; even minuscule quantities can prove fatal. Fentanyl frequently lurks within counterfeit pills and illicit substances, deceiving users into believing they are ingesting something less harmful. This hidden menace has precipitated an alarming upswing in youth overdoses, claiming numerous lives. Its addictive grip further compounds the danger, ensnaring young lives in cycles of dependency. Prioritizing awareness, education, and accessible treatment is imperative to safeguard our youth from this perilous epidemic. Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/sophieloo_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiescityyy If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 00:00 Childhood 01:40 Divorce 03:15 Mom meets a new man 11:40 Isolation & not wanting attention 12:58 Being introduced to a new girl, beginning of risk-taking 14:45 Mean girls 16:25 Moving to Florida 18:18 Needing weed, drinking at school 20:12 Makes a friend with a Xanax addiction 25:25 Fentanyl 30:20 Doing Fentanyl everyday, memory loss 37:15 Overdose 40:00 ER & Psychiatric hold 47:40 Psych ward & rehab 56:30 Relapsing & hanging out with different people 59:00 SA 1:16:25 Dad takes her to another facility 1:22:15 Getting out 1:23:25 Reporting the assault 1:30:20 Working at a smoke shop, creepy boss 1:39:45 Different treatment centers 1:40:40 Fighting, getting arrested 1:44:30 Setting goals & life today