OVERDOSE: A Real Tragedy Needing Solutions

In this somber and forewarning episode, Chadi hosts Jodi Odell, mother of the late Jackson Odell – actor and victim of an accidental drug overdose. Jodi tells the background of Jackson’s life—from his early childhood days up through his final days at 20 years old—as a backdrop for a commentary on the drug overdose pandemic and addiction. Then, she shares his journey from rehab to a sober home, recounts the harrowing details of his final moments alive, and details the weeks that followed, up through her viral LinkedIn post about Jackson. This episode is a reminder of the fragility of life and a call to spread awareness about the drug pandemic.

Read more about Jackson’s death.
https://people.com/tv/jackson-odell-cause-death-accidental-drug-overdose/

See Jodi’s LinkedIn post about Jackson.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jodiodell1_this-is-my-son-jackson-he-died-four-years-activity-6940291754835275776-7bBz

View Jodi’s farewell video to Jackson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUKn6s0Cjw

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