“I just want to make everyone aware of the epidemic that’s going on right now that’s killing 5-7 people a day in every city in Canada. It’s out of control and there is no way to protect our children from this other than to warn them of the dangers of drug use today.”
She continues:
“I’ve lost my son to this horrible tragedy and want to make parents aware that it can happen to anyone who decides to touch anything that can be snorted up your nose.”
Sherri told CBC News that it only took Michael one time using the drug to overdose. “By the time the ambulance got there he was in cardiac arrest,” she explained.
The devastated mother ended her Facebook post with a plea to others, hoping that just ONE life could be saved from the tragic loss of her son.
“[Fentanyl] is the number #1 killer in Canada and it’s taking our children and loved ones. Please share this with your family and friends to help prevent another tragedy”
Her post has been shared more than 100,000 times by people across the Internet.
The opioid crisis is one that we don’t talk enough about. According to the CDC, American deaths involving opioids have nearly quadrupled since 1999, killing more than 33,000 people in 2015 alone.
Sherri’s gut-wrenching post is one that we can’t afford to ignore. Talk to your family about the dangers of prescription medication. Our prayer is that Michael’s tragic mistake will save someone else’s life.
