Denise Barnes NARCAN+911

Denise Barnes NARCAN+911

Author: Joanie Sigal July 18, 2025 Duration: 28:38

Denise Barnes was living a full and faith-filled life in sunny San Diego—a devoted mother of three, a wife, a surfer, and a woman grounded in love and purpose. But everything changed the day her youngest son unknowingly took a single pill laced with fentanyl. Narcan was administered… but 911 was never called. That one missed step cost him his life.

Now, Denise is on a powerful mission to make sure no other family makes the same tragic mistake.

With raw honesty and a mother's fierce love, Denise is turning her pain into purpose. Her message is urgent and crystal clear: Narcan can revive—but without 911, it might not be enough. Medical professionals are essential in those critical moments after an overdose. Time is everything.

From school assemblies to social media, podcasts to public events, Denise is spreading awareness with one simple but vital formula: Narcan + 911 = a chance at life.

This episode is more than a story—it's a wake-up call.

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Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
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