After losing her son Alec to fentanyl poisoning on his 26th birthday, Dita Bhargava has transformed her grief into action, becoming a powerful voice in the fight against fentanyl. She’s engaged in important conversations with political leaders across America, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
On Overdose Awareness Day, Harris highlighted Dita’s story in her message about the opioid crisis, writing on Facebook: “We remember Tiarra, Jonathan, Alec, and millions of others who lost their lives from an overdose.”
Dita has also challenged lawmakers on their views of substance use disorder, including Senator Lindsey Graham during a CNN Town Hall.
On this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we sit down with Dita to talk about her life’s mission, her son’s story and what she would like every American to know about the fentanyl crisis and substance use disorder.
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Dita Bhargava
Dita Bhargava, a parent advocate from Cos Cob, CT, lost her son Alec to fentanyl poisoning in 2018. Since then, she’s worked tirelessly to promote substance use and mental health awareness through organizations like Shatterproof, and has helped bring vital resources to Connecticut. Now pursuing her master’s in public health, Dita is committed to advancing these efforts even further.
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