Heart of the Matter · 2024-11-26 · 24 min
Jackie Siegel, also known as “The Queen of Versailles,” joins Elizabeth Vargas to share the heartbreaking journey of her daughter Victoria, who struggled with addiction and ultimately passed away from an overdose at 18 years old, after years of hidden mental health challenges and substance use. Transformed by grief, Jackie and her husband David established the Victoria's Voice Foundation, dedicated to preventing similar tragedies by providing substance use education and naloxone access, as well as publishing Victoria's journal to help other teenagers struggling with addiction. Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death, as well as in-depth discussions of substance use. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. You are not alone.
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