FULL INTERVIEW: Mother who lost son to fentanyl overdose wants to share message about substance use

In January 2023, Thurraya Kent’s son Malcolm died of a fentanyl overdose.
Through this tragic experience, Ms. Kent has learned a lot about Virginia’s and Fairfax County’s approach to addressing youth substance use.
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[@KellyBostic]

Best interview!! My heart goes out to his family ❤️Malcom❤️
Sending you tight hugs, lots of love and prayers 🫂❤️🙏
❤️Tyler’s mom💪❤️

[@pimpstatus1972]

I'm so sorry for your loss! Malcolm was a good kid!! Is my opinion that the emergency room did not do enough!

[@traybern]

Um….we KNOW the message: “Don’t do DRUGS!” Been hearing it for 59 YEARS!!