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Dr Ruston speaks with Amy Neville, mother of Alexander Neville who tragically died at age 14 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill he obtained through Snapchat. He thought he was buying an oxycontin but instead the pill was a pill laced with fentanyl.

Amy shares her journey from grief to activism, discussing her efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of social media-facilitated drug deals and her advocacy for stronger accountability from tech companies.

This episode offers insights into the vulnerabilities of teens in the digital world, the current drug crisis, and practical advice for parents on navigating these challenges with their children.

Episode Resources:

Alexander Neville Foundation

Additional Resources:

How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community

Screenagers Website

Time Code:

00:00 Introduction

00:23 The Tragic Story of Alexander Neville

01:30 Alex's Final Days

05:00 Turning Grief into Activism

06:46 Conversations with Teens

10:05 The Role of Snapchat

18:34 Advice for Parents

21:55 Resources and Conclusion

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78 episodes

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Manage episode 522103152 series 2850704
Content provided by Delaney Ruston and MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Delaney Ruston and MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Dr Ruston speaks with Amy Neville, mother of Alexander Neville who tragically died at age 14 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill he obtained through Snapchat. He thought he was buying an oxycontin but instead the pill was a pill laced with fentanyl.

Amy shares her journey from grief to activism, discussing her efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of social media-facilitated drug deals and her advocacy for stronger accountability from tech companies.

This episode offers insights into the vulnerabilities of teens in the digital world, the current drug crisis, and practical advice for parents on navigating these challenges with their children.

Episode Resources:

Alexander Neville Foundation

Additional Resources:

How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community

Screenagers Website

Time Code:

00:00 Introduction

00:23 The Tragic Story of Alexander Neville

01:30 Alex's Final Days

05:00 Turning Grief into Activism

06:46 Conversations with Teens

10:05 The Role of Snapchat

18:34 Advice for Parents

21:55 Resources and Conclusion

  continue reading

78 episodes

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