In this heartfelt episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger speaks with Dawn Beitzel-Allen about her son Benny—his life, his struggles with addiction, and the impact of his tragic death. Together, they open an honest dialogue about grief, family dynamics, mental wellness, and the ongoing fight against the opioid and fentanyl crisis.Dawn shares her deeply personal journey of navigating loss while finding purpose in advocacy. This powerful conversation reminds us that kindness, compassion, and awareness are essential in breaking the stigma around addiction and supporting families who have lost loved ones.💜 Topics Discussed:Benny’s story and the reality of living with addictionThe emotional and social impact of losing a childCommunity support and finding healing after tragedyThe importance of advocacy and education about fentanylHow understanding and empathy save lives👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more stories of hope, awareness, and healing.🔔 Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.🌐 Discover more resources at: https://logansvoice.org#AddictionAwareness #FentanylCrisis #GriefSupport #EndStigma #LogansVoice #ParentAdvocates #HopeAfterLoss #SubstanceUseDisorder #BennysStory #DawnAllen #DougBallinger

The fentanyl crisis has evolved — and what’s coming next is even deadlier.In this urgent episode of Logan’s Voice, host Doug Ballinger exposes the rise of new synthetic poisons — including nitazenes, xylazine, and carfentanil — now flooding America’s drug supply.These are not the same drugs we once knew.They’re stronger, faster, and designed to evade detection — leaving families blindsided by toxicology reports showing chemicals they’ve never even heard of.Doug breaks down how these substances are changing the face of overdose deaths, why our systems aren’t keeping up, and what families, parents, and advocates can do right now to protect the people they love.💜 In this episode:What are nitazenes and why they’re 40x stronger than fentanylHow xylazine (the “zombie drug”) complicates overdose responseWhy new analogs make toxicology testing harder than everThe truth about counterfeit pills and the evolving supply chainWhat families can do to stay alert and spread awarenessThis is not about fear — it’s about facts.And facts save lives.📢 Subscribe to @LogansVoice for real stories, honest conversations, and powerful education in the fight to end America’s poisoned drug supply.🌐 More resources and support:https://logansvoice.org#LogansVoice #FentanylCrisis #FentanylAwareness #PoisonedDrugSupply #Nitazenes #Xylazine #Carfentanil #OpioidCrisis #OnePillCanKill #EndStigma #HopeAfterLoss #OverdoseAwareness #StopTheSilence

What if hope isn’t just an emotion — but a formula that can change lives?In this episode of Logan’s Voice – a podcast, Doug Ballinger (Logan’s Dad) explores The Hope Equation — a powerful balance of Prevention, Compassion, and Community that transforms awareness into action.💜 Topics Covered:The truth about addiction prevention and how honest education saves livesThe power of compassion in ending stigma and supporting recoveryThe role of community in building resilience and turning grief into purposeReal stories of families turning pain into advocacyThis episode reminds us that hope is not passive — it’s a practice. When we combine prevention, compassion, and community, we create real, lasting change in the fight against addiction and overdose.🌐 Discover More Resources:👉 https://logansvoice.org/resources🎧 Subscribe for more episodes:In every episode we dive into the stories, science, and soul behind the fentanyl and overdose crisis, and how love can lead the way forward.Don’t forget to like, comment, and share where you’re listening from.💜 Remember:Prevention + Compassion + Community = Hope#LogansVoice #AddictionPrevention #FentanylAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocacy #CommunityResilience #EndTheStigma #HopeMovement #RecoverySupport #GriefToPurpose #LogansStory #StopTheSilence