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April 8, 2025
I know what it is to feel powerless against a problem that seems too big to solve. When I lost my son to a fentanyl overdose, I felt small and alone. I see my son in small, beautiful moments:  I see him in the morning sun shining through my window; I hear him in a chat with a kind stranger at a coffee shop; I feel his spirit smile when I find forgotten money in a pocket. In the five years since my son, Lamont, died from an accidental fentanyl overdose on his 19th birthday in Rancho Cordova, all I have of him are these bright moments and my own memories.
Two women are standing next to each other in front of a laptop computer.
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The opioid crisis has escalated into a national emergency, profoundly impacting communities across the United States, including Sacramento. Community organizations…
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Drug addiction is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide, leading to devastating consequences for both physical and…
April 10, 2024
Addiction recovery is a journey fraught with challenges and triumphs, setbacks, and successes. At Lamont Meyers Foundation, we understand the…
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April 8, 2025
I know what it is to feel powerless against a problem that seems too big to solve. When I lost my son to a fentanyl overdose, I felt small and alone. I see my son in small, beautiful moments:  I see him in the morning sun shining through my window; I hear him in a chat with a kind stranger at a coffee shop; I feel his spirit smile when I find forgotten money in a pocket. In the five years since my son, Lamont, died from an accidental fentanyl overdose on his 19th birthday in Rancho Cordova, all I have of him are these bright moments and my own memories.
Two women are standing next to each other in front of a laptop computer.
November 4, 2024
The opioid crisis has escalated into a national emergency, profoundly impacting communities across the United States, including Sacramento. Community organizations…
September 19, 2024
Adolescence is a pivotal stage in human development, marked by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes. During this transformative period,…