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Ian's Story
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On September 10, 1996, I awoke to every mother's nightmare. I found my 20-year-old son Ian dead in his bed of an accidental heroin and valium overdose. Ian James Eaccarino was a promising college student with everything to live for. He was bright, athletic, popular, and handsome. He was dearly loved by his family and by his many friends. Drugs destroyed his life. Click here to read more of Ian's story by Ginger Katz, mother of Ian and Founder of The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc. |
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Jovon's Story
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"My drug use started with Ecstasy at the age of 18. I had it all, a good job, nice car, I was in college, had a close relationship with my family, an incredible girlfriend and an incredible daughter. I could not ask for anything more. At the age of 22, everything started slipping. I lost everything and mostly everyone. I let drugs be my priority for a long time. I lost focus of what was important. I turned into a person I never wanted to associate or to be with. I lost everything" J.M.B Click here to read more Jovon's story and a poem written by his mother. |
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Dan's Story
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Life was certainly hectic raising four children who enjoyed being active in athletics. My husband, Bruce and I would spend our weekends going to various games and spending time with our children. During the week they would go off to school and I would make sure homework was done along with all the multitude of chores raising a family. It wasn't until Dan was in middle school that things started to go astray. He would get into trouble in school and had trouble doing his work and handing in his homework. We had him tested and sure enough if had attention deficit disorder. The medicine helped him immensely as he seemed to stay more on task. However, as it turned out he started smoking cigarettes and had his first beer in 8th grade... Read more on Dan's Story written by his mother Ronni McLauglin |
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Jon's Story
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I'm Jon. I'm an addict. I'm stubborn and have become a slave to my disease. During my stay at MASAC, I've learned I'm sick and can't do it my way. I need to ask for help and seek long term treatment... Read more on Jon's Story written by his sister Vanessa C. McGunnigle |
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Danny's Story
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"He was unresponsive and gasping for his breath..." He was dying before their eyes. On May 13, 2004, my son, Danny, died from an overdose of heroin. He became another statistic in the state of PA, a part of the PA legal system, a victim of a crime, a victim of the choices he made. Read more on Danny's Story written by his mother |
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