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192aDay campaign brings awareness to the average number of daily drug overdose deaths in the United States; children, parents, siblings, and friends.

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“My son Charles was smart, so, so funny, and loving. I have learned ‘not my kid’ are the three most dangerous words a parent can utter,” Charles’ mother Pam writes. #192aDay https://t.co/Vwq7F5sFH3

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Adrian’s mother Krissey writes, “The opioid addiction I observed from a distance that only affected other people became my reality. The drug dealers that cut heroin with fentanyl took my son’s chance of recovery and life away him.” #192aDay https://t.co/ynsV26HRZH

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Jordan’s family member Danny writes, “Our ‘Jo Jo’ was a bright student and a master fashionista, earning a high school accolade for her stylish flair. #192aDay https://t.co/SfNomd1eLk

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“Zachary was a fun-loving kid who liked to make people laugh. He would find the most inappropriate time to crack a joke and make someone smile,” Zack’s mother Debra shares. #192aDay https://t.co/h0SOWlXvRS

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“[Aaron] and I spent many years together - I had the absolute best times of my life with him, and the absolute worst. We lived a completely normal life for a few years,” writes Aaron’s partner, Jessica. #192aDay https://t.co/QaMmlWZXUX

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“For almost a year, Jesse worked really hard on his recovery. We were so proud of him. Jesse went to meetings and IOP. There was a slip here and there with drinking and pills, but he looked so good,” shares Jesse’s mother Linda. #192aDay https://t.co/I8ESBmHyMT

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“Hannah was a smart, witty, caring young woman. She brought the life to any party with her infectious, sometimes twisted, sense of humor. As parents, she was the daughter we all hope for,” writes Hannah’s mother Barbara. #192aDay https://t.co/YJEQvWAVea

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“Amber loved animals. We always used to go to the zoo together. Amber grew up with dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, crabs, and rats,” Amber’s mother Shelly shares. #192aDay https://t.co/1FVSY9OaNT

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"Sports were a big part of Dillon's life. He played almost every sport growing up, but excelled most at wrestling. My brother didn't care what the sport was, he just wanted to be active all the time," Dillon's sister Amanda shares. #192aDay https://t.co/YXJQTLGBIT

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“My son, Jonathan “Taylor” Nelson, was a missionary who lived to share God's word and help others. He worked with teens and young adults who struggled with addiction or emotional problems,” Taylor’s mother Cindy shares. #192aDay https://t.co/k8eYTRfPJT

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“In the six months prior to Jessica’s death, she was slowly improving and coming back to the Jessie I knew. She had found a city she loved, a job, a supportive community, and was exercising a lot,” writes Jessica’s mother Kate. #192aDay https://t.co/E853eMiLmw

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Families share the 9 things they wish they had known when their loved one was struggling with #addiction. #192aDay https://t.co/7kXkyXVtKQ

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“My son, Evan died on January 3, 2016, of a heroin overdose in a treatment center in California at the young age of 20. Evan loved road trips with friends, Nicki Minaj...,” Evan's mother Tina shares. #192aDay https://t.co/4CZyYdWFIE

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Burke's mom Lisa writes, “My son, Burke, was our youngest child and only son. He was a brilliant physics and engineering student, with a knack for making people laugh.” #192aDay https://t.co/1dh4KjTeIA

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Kelle’s mother Debbie shares, “Kelle fought an eight-year battle with chronic back pain and dependence on opioids, which were prescribed for her pain.” #192aDay https://t.co/aLRiSbinYx

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Nick’s mom Sue shares, “Nick was also an extremely talented hockey player. He entered high school coming off the #6 team in the nation.” #192aDay https://t.co/BeI9dgNgE6

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Kevin's mother Leslie writes, “Kevin was a bright, smart boy who could have done anything that he wanted to in his life. He was an honor student all throughout middle and high school.” #192aDay https://t.co/yBJIuCCls8

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"Lyndsey’s was a long and horrifying 9+-year battle with addiction that impacted our daily lives and our whole family with many sleepless nights, dreaded phone calls, trips to the ER," shares Lyndsey's mom, Connie. https://t.co/cOpoyp5Ska

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"Cassandra was such a generous, kind-hearted daughter, with a special compassion for animals,” Cassandra’s mother Sheila shares. #192aDay https://t.co/545RqUrQRg

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Kevin's mother Mary writes, "I wish I could pinpoint when Jay started using drugs, but I only know the sad ending. He was the typical country boy: big trucks and bigger dreams.” #192aDay https://t.co/wRA4Wooo0R