Michael DeLeon, who shot fentanyl for years and spent time in prison, now speaks to over 1 million students annually (16M+ total) with his Steered Straight program.

In this raw Poisoning Podcast interview, he reveals shocking realities: vapes collected from 6th–7th graders, THC vapes easier to buy than nicotine, and fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction.”

DeLeon explains his “Trifecta Gateway”—alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana—as the start of 96% of addiction paths.

He also exposes vaping’s hidden toxins, the hemp loophole, and gas-station drugs like Tianeptine.

Free prevention tools for parents & schools: https://michaeldeleon.com

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Texas needs more accredited sober beds — meet Nick Long, founder of Sharpen Recovery, the LARGEST accredited Christ-centered sober living network in Texas (17 homes, 1,800+ men & women served since 2019).

In this raw interview on The Poisoning Podcast, Nick reveals:

✅ How Sharpen keeps rent at $650/mo (half the Houston average) with 57% on scholarships

✅ Why public-transit homes have waitlists & how they’re solving it

✅ The 8-week “Recovery House Launch Cohort” training NEW operators (35 applicants YTD)

✅ Zero-tolerance vs. second-chance relapse policy debate

✅ 85% long-term success rate—faith, 12-steps, and peer accountability explained

✅ What families MUST ask before choosing a sober home (NAR accreditation red flags).

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Katie Herzog is a journalist living in the Pacific Northwest. She is the host of the podcast Blocked and Reported. After 20 years of fighting and failing to get sober using abstinence-based methods, journalist Katie Herzog found a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to take control over alcohol.

During this conversation with Erin DeLullo, Katie talks about her new book, "Drink Your Way Sober."

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Join host Erin DeLullo as she sits down with NPR’s Brian Mann to discuss the opioid crisis, addiction stigma, and personal loss.

Brian is an award-winning journalist who currently serves as NPR's first national addiction correspondent.

Brian shares how losing his father and stepbrother to addiction-related health issues shaped his compassionate approach to reporting on drug policy.

From rural Alaska to upstate New York, explore the challenges of accessing addiction treatment, the failures of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and the controversial push for civil commitment.

Learn why better data, less stigma, and comprehensive care are crucial to saving lives.

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Join Erin DeLullo on the Poisoning Podcast as she talks with Lenette Serlo, founder of Generation O, about the challenges faced by babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) due to opioid exposure in the womb.

Learn about the heart-wrenching symptoms, long-term effects like vision problems and anxiety, and how Generation O is advocating for these children and their families.

Discover practical solutions, from the "Eat, Sleep, Console" method to innovative programs like Thrive Points, and how opioid settlement funds can support these vulnerable kids.

Visit GenerationO.org for resources and to join the movement to support the half-million children affected by the opioid crisis. https://generationo.org/

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In this powerful episode of the Poisoning Podcast, host Erin DeLullo sits down with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman to dive deep into the opioid crisis devastating communities across America.

From his early days as an FBI agent confronting the pill epidemic in Indiana to his current role leading Kentucky’s fight against fentanyl and emerging threats like designer Xanax (bromazolam), Coleman shares gripping stories and actionable insights.

Discover how Kentucky is using opioid settlement funds for the innovative "Better Without It" campaign, leveraging social media and influencers to prevent youth drug use.

Coleman also discusses closing the fentanyl loophole in de minimis shipping and the urgent need for zealous collaboration to address both the supply and demand sides of the crisis. Don’t miss this compelling conversation on public health, law enforcement, and saving lives.

*Disclosure: Erin DeLullo is a paid advisor for Russell Coleman's political campaign.

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Join investigative journalist Shoshana Walter on the Poisoning Podcast as she dives deep into her book, Rehab: An American Scandal, exposing the shocking realities of America’s addiction treatment system.

From unpaid labor in for-profit rehab facilities to barriers faced by mothers and people of color, Walter uncovers how the system often fails those it’s meant to help. Discover the complexities of medically assisted treatment (MAT), the impact of recovery capital, and what needs to change to address the ongoing drug epidemic effectively. A must-listen for anyone seeking insight into addiction, recovery, and systemic reform.

Get Shoshana's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rehab/Shoshana-Walter/9781982149826

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Join investigative journalist Shoshana Walter on the Poisoning Podcast as she dives deep into her book, Rehab: An American Scandal, exposing the shocking realities of America’s addiction treatment system.

From unpaid labor in for-profit rehab facilities to barriers faced by mothers and people of color, Walter uncovers how the system often fails those it’s meant to help.

Discover the complexities of medically assisted treatment (MAT), the impact of recovery capital, and what needs to change to address the ongoing drug epidemic effectively. A must-listen for anyone seeking insight into addiction, recovery, and systemic reform.

Get Shoshana's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rehab/Shoshana-Walter/9781982149826

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Join Alexis Pleus, founder of Truth Pharm, as she shares her powerful journey from losing her son to becoming a leading advocate for addiction recovery and policy change.

In this emotional episode of the Poisoning Podcast, Alexis discusses the challenges of navigating the opioid crisis, the stigma of addiction, and the urgent need for immediate treatment access, medical parity, and responsible use of opioid settlement funds.

Learn about her Trail of Truth event, a national memorial for those lost to overdose, and how she’s building unity across political divides to combat the epidemic.

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Uncover the dark truth behind addiction recovery scams in The Shuffle, a South by Southwest award-winning documentary.

Director Benjamin Flaherty exposes a coordinated system of abuse targeting vulnerable addicts, exploiting insurance loopholes for profit through excessive drug testing and predatory sober homes.

Follow heartbreaking stories of young people trapped in a cycle of relapse and financial exploitation, fueled by the opioid crisis and policies like the Affordable Care Act. Learn how "liquid gold" (urine testing) and Suboxone prescriptions generate billions while recovery rates stagnate.

Visit www.StopTheShuffle.com for screening dates, including a theatrical run in Dallas on September 23, 2025, and a nationwide release in November. Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/EMDeLulloEmail us at [email protected]

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