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SAFEahs t1_jc9bkur wrote

I saw that horrible video and unfortunately I could relate. I'm so proud and happy for you and your daughter.

Stay strong stay safe and stay clean. Tell your story and help others

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Fhennerius t1_jc9dx6z wrote

It’s only mentioned in the photo, but if you are around certain crowds or populations where opiods are common, I highly suggest you carry around Narcan or some other Naloxone medication on you. The Narcan spray in particular is easy and safe to use, and it could potentially save someone’s life.

Here’s more info from the CDC and a few reaources on where to get Naloxone. It’s a prescribed medication but there are ways to obtain it for emergency use as well.

https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html?s_cid=DOP_Naloxone_Search_Paid_001&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh3IB8NUAJS1lRJzXMgy5q7_-VrWqhf7IDBZ9pHmlh5TggKUUlvXdOQaAqIwEALw_wcB

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Don_T_Blink t1_jc9dxhn wrote

Good! But don't do it for us, do it for yourself!

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SativaDeva t1_jc9en9g wrote

Replying to Fhennerius (#2,233,056)

Certain drugstores in Canada will give you a free kit. All you need to do is ask at the pharmacy counter. They say to keep it in your purse or a bag or whatever and not to leave it in the dash of your car .. I happened to mention to the pharmacist about putting it in my glove compartment, but she said the temperature range here (-20⁰C or so in winter and 35⁰C or so in summer) wouldn't be good for the narcan/naloxone and could spoil it.

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SativaDeva t1_jc9exv4 wrote

Keep up the good (and hard) work, Mama! Use your experience to help others if you can. Congrats to you!

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TechnicalSymbiote t1_jc9fy2d wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,232,995)

Not all ODs are heroin, not all people who OD are bad people who deserve to die from their addiction.

People with legitimate prescriptions can develop tolerance, can unintentionally take too many, can lose their prescription and switch to cheaper and more unsafe alternatives.

Purdue and other big pharma corps made bank pushing addictive prescriptions on people for any pain whatsoever. Have some empathy.

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allanmeter t1_jc9hyvg wrote

Your recovery and reuniting with your son is a achievement beyond words! Well done! That’s awesome!

Huzza!!

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Cash907 t1_jc9i7w9 wrote

Doesn’t NarcAnon preach against seeking this sort of outside validation?

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iloveembig t1_jc9ij3h wrote

Addicts are people. They're just as human as you and I are. Their lives and potential matter.

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pudgypickle t1_jc9izj7 wrote

Replying to TechnicalSymbiote (#2,233,144)

Agreed. You have no idea what led this person to misusing drugs in the first place - trauma, abuse, mental health, etc. Anyone can become addicted to substances, it doesn’t make them bad people. The woman in photos has every right to be proud and defiant having overcome so much. Wishing her and her son the best for the future.

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oogumboogumbaby27 t1_jc9javx wrote

I am 7 years sober myself.. and 3 years isa HUGE accomplishment.. BUT.. couldnt she just post a picture of her and her kid with the above caption. Did she really have to make these signs? “Mammy what is narcan?!” 🤣😂

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G-H-O-S-T t1_jc9jeay wrote

So uh.. when did it become ok for police to spread such videos?

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Waste69896 t1_jc9kpjm wrote

I prefer OD

Edit:.. than soul crushing boring monotonous lifestyle

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kynthrus t1_jc9m51b wrote

"None of those people reached out." Like how? We don't know you aside from the fact that you appeared to be dead in a car.

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fangirlsqueee t1_jc9opol wrote

Replying to oogumboogumbaby27 (#2,233,301)

Narcan has been made into a political tool in the US. Some counties don't want their personnel to save lives using Narcan. It's good to spread the message that it kept this child from losing their mother. Might help bring public awareness and create a push to keep Narcan as a public safety tool.

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caseycalamity t1_jc9pael wrote

Replying to Fhennerius (#2,233,056)

I was at a artists’ loft party recently and went to the bathroom and there was a sign in the bathroom with an arrow that said “in case of emergency narcan located here”. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more secure at a party, tbh. You never know what could happen, and it’s nice to know that people are prepared. We (my spouse and I) don’t indulge in hard drug use (just a little weed), but idk what other people are doing behind closed doors.

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fangirlsqueee t1_jc9rzxl wrote

Replying to ThisIsALine_____ (#2,233,641)

Yeah. I haven't heard much about trying to restrict Narcan lately. A few years back it was a more prominent talking point. I knew people complaining that we have to spend resources on drug addicts. As if people with addiction issues aren't worth saving or are subhuman.

It's frustrating that the US often treats addiction as a moral failure rather than a medical condition.

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CaptainTripps82 t1_jc9s0fr wrote

Replying to Cash907 (#2,233,631)

I think it's healthy for anyone to celebrate their successes. The idea that you shouldn't get pleasure from external validation is kind of ridiculous, along with a few of the other strictures of the various Anons. People are people, addicts or not

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Irish618 t1_jc9sbw0 wrote

Replying to G-H-O-S-T (#2,233,305)

Most of it is public record anyways. If it's included in the report (and not certain things like SSN's or medical info), it's public record and anyone can get a copy of it if they'd like.

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OptionalFTW t1_jc9shac wrote

what the fuck is that cringe passive aggression?

"None of those people have seemed to have time to check in on me" No shit? Your post went viral, we don't fucking care what your name is. We already forgot about you. Welcome to the internet.

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TheWhiteOwl23 t1_jc9st4e wrote

Well I never OD'd in the first place. Please clap

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webkilla t1_jc9tb4g wrote

isn't narcan a scientology organization? turning from an addict to a scilon doesn't seem like much of an improvement

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Clarkeprops t1_jc9tx3j wrote

That’s a really specific sign. Target really does have everything.

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ronnietea t1_jc9ucep wrote

I like that she is clean. But, what’s going on with those signs and why should anyone reach out? You should be doing this for yourself.

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unreal_zeff t1_jc9unfm wrote

Involves her kiddo in her OD shit.

OKAYYYY

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Original-Break-3131 t1_jc9uouy wrote

Congratulations!! I’m sure it was difficult, but keep up the good work forever!!

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SirHeathcliff t1_jc9v2fp wrote

"Nobody checked in with me".

Wow, it's almost as if your existence doesn't matter outside your immediate circle..

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fangirlsqueee t1_jc9xkf3 wrote

Replying to omgThisIsNotMyName (#2,233,937)

It's disheartening to see such a lack of compassion, especially when people are in a position of power. They could do so much good if only they had a kinder outlook. I get they are probably burnt out, but it's still disheartening.

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CandyCanePapa t1_jc9xqq9 wrote

lmao why tf would that go viral this is the internet we're talking about

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felixdalion t1_jc9ydn5 wrote

Not sure if it will go viral, but I think you are amazing! Good on you!

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Helstar_RS t1_jc9ylmj wrote

My dad passed away 5 months ago and had a used narcan next to him and looked awful. I miss him so much and was the one who told him to get the neck surgery and then without seeing if it fixed it cause he also has tons of spine issues they cut him off. I can't get how he looked out of my head and cry every night feeling guilty about it and miss him so much :(

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ReppinGab t1_jc9ym9l wrote

how tf we goin to reach out tho? :// haha lol anyways congrats on your 3 years milestone!

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RogueOneisbestone t1_jc9yqzu wrote

Replying to stpetepatsfan (#2,233,969)

People put stuff on the internet for free. If the family didn't catch it quickly it would have ended up there in my opinion.

Also, my point was that there is an expectation of privacy and there can be consequences for taking and sharing pictures.

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[deleted] t1_jc9zb2p wrote

Trust me kid she’ll do it again you’re better off without one

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Heretical_Infidel t1_jc9zehj wrote

Someone shoulda tattooed a strike on your forehead. How many times did you get snot rocketed before you figured it out?

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Warphild t1_jca0xbg wrote

It's called Narcan. Not Nar-can't. #getmotivated

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coolneemtomorrow t1_jca10gk wrote

Replying to BlueLaceSensor128 (#2,233,722)

Not true, I got a million dollar from a Nigerian prince who had liquid date problems, and asked me ( local hero extra ordinary ) to help him out. Being the good Martian that I am, I gleefully abliged. I only had to give him 500 euro first, but that's a steel compared to the million dollars hes gonna fax to me. I'm still waiting on it, but time works differently in Nigeria land, it being hot there and all.

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damiandarko2 t1_jca13po wrote

yea I would not be making these signs lmao let alone involving my child in it

“I finally got custody rights!”

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A_SNAPPIN_Turla t1_jca1t8c wrote

Seems very much like a Streisand effect going on here. Hey remember that awful pic of me that circulated that you completely forgot about? Here it is again!

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BoofingShrooms t1_jca2fmg wrote

I was narcanned three times up my nose and then through my intubation tube while in a coma. It saved my ass too. Five years sober now and never looking back. We do change!

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kneel23 t1_jca2hwr wrote

Replying to Cash907 (#2,233,248)

yes and for damn good reason. Sadly, this woman isnt "right" yet, she is allowing that to be her ONLY success that defines her and then if she slips up the guilt and weight of all this will make it way harder the 2nd time around. Someone is looking for validation and fame instead of working on their recovery

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nick313 t1_jca2y4j wrote

With enough determination we can achieve anything

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Lurching t1_jca31da wrote

Replying to kynthrus (#2,233,802)

It's all the goddamn same addiction IMO. It's an addiction to happy chemicals in your brain.

I abused alcohol for years but I couldn't give two shits about alcohol really, it was all about the effects.

Abusing a particular type of drug can lead to physical dependence but that's pretty much a side-effect, the addiction is to the happy chemicals.

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CryonautX t1_jca4b13 wrote

Good for her I guess... I wouldn't be celebrating the child almost lost her mother part though... Her child should not have to be in that position in the first place. There's also a decent chance she was using while pregnant.

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surgycal t1_jca4s1v wrote

Making viral something normal: a child that should have responsible parents, give yourself a clap

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JA_Wolf t1_jca56p2 wrote

So who's going to check in on her in another 3 years?

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MerryFeathers t1_jca5ygb wrote

Love the happy return! Photo priceless, thank you. Life can be so hard but turn to safe drugs like coffee and chocolate cake….🥳😉💃

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RoyOfCon t1_jca6cin wrote

Giving the kid that sign isn’t motivating, it’s depressing.

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Shanano t1_jca6n26 wrote

How is this the tone in a sub to “get motivated”? Her post could be better but she is fine, her son is fine, and she is a great example of life improvement. As a child of an addict, the chalkboards are nbd - maybe we should stop shaming addicts??

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mcnuggetfarmer t1_jca6ucg wrote

The cops checked in on her with narcan but its not enough dammit

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Forty_Six_and_Two t1_jca6x9b wrote

We can't count on the mainstream to help our people. If you are an addict or former addict who has known the gilded cage of opioid addiction, it is your responsibility to your fellows to obtain AND TRAVEL WITH Narcan. It even comes in a nasal spray so almost no training is required. My state will send you doses for free if you simply sign up online. Make it happen, peeps. We have to take care of our own.

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657653 t1_jca763o wrote

Replying to G-H-O-S-T (#2,233,305)

Body cams and dash cam are usually available upon request under FOIA laws. It’s why there are some legitimate arguments for cops having the ability to turn them off when discretion is needed

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monzelle612 t1_jca7lu9 wrote

I have a rule to only reach out to one junky per every 3 years and there's a guy from highschool so. You know rules are rules.

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chocobobleh t1_jca83m7 wrote

Replying to Shanano (#2,234,488)

People are not bashing her for being an addict, people are bashing her for being cringe cause she said no one on the internet reached out to see how she's doing these days, not because she's an addict, but because she is literally a stranger.

What tf are you on about??

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msg6874 t1_jca84aq wrote

Jonesing for a fix of attention now? Focus on your child, Ma’am.

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laceyourbootsup t1_jca89gt wrote

Replying to G-H-O-S-T (#2,233,305)

This is going to spiral into a Cops are a problem thing because it’s Reddit.

Overdose pictures are helpful. Drugs impact everyone and anyone. I found these types of things to be terrifying and a reason why when presented with opportunities to try certain drugs, I wouldn’t even consider it for a second.

You want to see what a normal kid from the burbs looks like if they get addicted?

It’s like the recreation of DUI accidents that schools used to put on.

The imagery sticks in your head to scare you

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jackospades88 t1_jca8y7z wrote

Replying to ronnietea (#2,233,824)

I bet close friends and family reached out, as you'd expect in any situation.

But the millions of people who saw a random video or photo that went viral? I don't think you should expect anything more than "Oh shoot, that sucks. Hope she gets better! Anyway on to the next video!"

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SeaworthyWide t1_jcab43v wrote

Replying to omgThisIsNotMyName (#2,234,105)

Which is asinine, most of the time your immediate response to Narcan is instant precipitated withdrawal.

You vomit, maybe shit yourself, and have the worst feeling you've ever felt while your opioid receptors are cleaved off and replaced with an antagonist now.

Then there's the secondary reaction some face of "fuck.. I'm not dead and that was my last bag"

It's probably that kind of person who needs the wake up the most.

Unfortunately, it has become a talking point and not a useful tool in a much larger toolbox.

Just like that toolbox the same paramedics have with, ironically, fentanyl and morphine and dilaudid.

They all have their place, but none of them are a one shot fix... At all.

Would you think it was ok to not give the morphine to the guy with a broken leg from a car accident?

😡 "yeah but he knew the risks when he got in that vehicle!"

Most addicts and users are using what they know to get by.

The same idea as to why Jerry with the broken leg didn't flap his arms and fly to work.

Everything in life is inherently dangerous, we should be reducing the harm it causes without flat out prohibition.

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mrRwild t1_jcabmd4 wrote

Addiction is a disease. So glad you’ve come out the other side. Take care, both of you.

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Blk-cherry3 t1_jcadcu1 wrote

Narcam revived my mom from a sugar crash while on her diabetes rx. She wasn't feeling well and not eating enough while taking her meds. The Dr's. In the er had to flush her system of her medication. It had built up in her tissues. Mom got time to enjoy the company of her 2 young grandson's before leaving us.

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JeffreyDawmer t1_jcalm4d wrote

Why the fuck are you involving your kid in this photo

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legendinthemaking68 t1_jcam890 wrote

Is Narcan a drug for withdrawal or is that the name for her kid that she made up?

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SativaDeva t1_jcarx3o wrote

Replying to tuscangal (#2,235,538)

It's baffling, tbh. But, in all consideration, maybe they had their reasons to try to stop him, but not like that. My only guess is that they either didn't like the person that needed help and wanted them to od or maybe that person was their friend and voiced their wishes to them of basically a dnr or something. Some of the addicted people I've known have wished for death and would voice that. I'm definitely not condoning the attacker's actions at all and the police were there doing their job. Just thinking of a reason why is all. But then again, maybe the attacker hated cops. Regardless, tragic all around.

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G-H-O-S-T t1_jcbdzr1 wrote

Replying to peedi1603 (#2,234,583)

That's a messed up outlook on it and idk if you know that.

They're recorded because they have proven once and again that they can't be trusted.
It's their job and they're doing it very wrong.

When they record they catch people in very vulnerable situations that can ruin their lives. They already serve punishment. No need to make it worse by airing it to public if it's no public matter.

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