Mother Shares Son's Accidental Overdose Story to Promote Drug Take Back Day

Remembering Drew

• 💖 Tracy Carathanis shares the memory of her son, Drew, who loved hockey and was a thriving student and athlete.
• ⚠️ Drew tragically died from an accidental overdose after experimenting with his prescribed medication.

The Dangers of Unused Medication

• 💡 Tracy initially believed her son was doing okay because he was attending school and getting good grades, highlighting how visible signs of struggle can be misleading.
• 🏠 Law enforcement and advocates emphasize that prescription medications left in the home can lead to devastating outcomes and misuse.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

• 🗓️ The video promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day as an opportunity for safe and anonymous disposal of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription medications.
• ✅ Every pill turned in is presented as one less chance for misuse, addiction, or heartbreak.
• 📍 Collection sites are available across Florida and the Tampa Bay area to help prevent drug misuse.

Continuing a Mother's Mission

• 🎗️ Nearly 10 years after Drew's passing, Tracy continues to share his story to spare other families the same heartache.
• 🙏 Her motivation is to honor Drew's memory and to help just one person avoid a similar tragedy.