Logan's Voice

It’s early morning — quiet, reflective — the perfect time to talk about something that hasn’t changed: peer pressure.But today, it’s deadly. What used to be “just trying it once” can now mean never coming home. In this 100th episode, Doug Ballinger — Logan’s Dad — talks about the pressure to fit in, the dangers of the poisoned drug supply, and how one pill can kill.Learn how to create an Exit Code, a simple plan that helps you safe...

From border busts to dark-web deals, this episode of Logan’s Voice exposes how fentanyl and other toxins move through global supply chains — and what real prevention looks like. Learn how traffickers adapt, why border seizures matter, and how awareness saves lives.Because every story deserves to be heard.👉 Subscribe, hit the bell, and tell us where you’re listening from.More at logansvoice.org#FentanylAwareness #DrugCrisis #Logans...

What if peace isn’t something you have to chase? What if it’s already waiting for you, in the stillness between your next breath?In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug, Logan’s dad, shares a deeply personal reflection on how peace isn’t about the absence of struggle, but the presence of trust. Through his journey of loss, healing, and advocacy, Doug explores how we can find strength in surrender, and calm within chaos.You’ll hear:�...

What if the innocent-looking emojis on your child’s phone aren’t as harmless as they seem? 💊🧃💀

In this eye-opening episode of Logan’s Voice, we dive into how modern traffickers use emojis like digital hieroglyphics — creating secret codes that mask drug sales on social media. From the dark web to encrypted chats, we expose how this hidden world operates right under our noses.

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• What the DEA’s “Emoji Drug Code” ...

Logan’s Voice Weekly News Update brings you the latest headlines from the frontlines of America’s poisoned drug supply. Each week, we uncover the truth behind major fentanyl seizures, trafficking arrests, overdose trends, and new synthetic threats emerging across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode, Doug Ballinger — grieving father, author, and host of Logan’s Voice — breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines:
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This week, we’re breaking down the stories making national headlines — from massive fentanyl seizures at the border to harsh “Death by Delivery” sentencing. These aren’t just headlines — they represent real lives lost, real families grieving, and a system still trying to decide whether to treat this crisis as a public health emergency or a criminal case.

In this episode, I dive into:
🔹 Record-breaking border seizures and what th...

Even as overdose deaths appear to decline, tens of thousands of families are still getting that devastating phone call — the one that changes everything. In this episode of Logan’s Voice, host Doug Ballinger, Logan’s Dad, keeps the alarm sounding loud and clear.

Doug shares the raw truth about America’s poisoned drug supply — fentanyl, xylazine, and nitazenes — and why a drop in numbers doesn’t mean it’s time to relax.
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The poisoned drug supply is evolving. Two emerging threats—xylazine (tranq) and nitazenes—are making overdoses deadlier and harder to reverse. In this episode, Doug (Logan’s Dad) explains what these drugs are, why they matter, and what you can do in the first critical minutes of an overdose: naloxone, rescue breathing, call 911, stay calm.

This is a conversation about truth, preparation, and hope—because awareness saves lives.

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Stigma kills more people than fentanyl—because silence keeps families from seeking help. If we don’t break the silence, we’ll keep burying our kids.

In this episode, Doug Ballinger shares why stigma is one of the most dangerous forces in the overdose crisis. Silence prevents healing, isolates grieving families, and keeps people from seeking treatment. By breaking stigma,we open doors to recovery, connection, and hope.

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In this first episode of The Poisoned Supply – Weekly Brief, Doug Ballinger — Logan’s Dad and the voice behind Logan’s Voice — breaks down the latest headlines on America’s poisoned drug supply. From record DEA seizures to the rise of xylazine, global trafficking, and why one pill can kill, this update reveals the truth families need to know.

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Behind every statistic is a story. Behind every number is a name.

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug — Logan’s Dad — takes a closer look at the overdose statistics we hear in the news. With provisional 2024 data showing nearly 80,000 lives lost, down from 110,000 the year before, some headlines suggest things are “improving.” But the truth is, we are still in a deadly crisis — and new poisons like xylazine and carfentanil aren’t...

Grief is not just emotional — it’s physical. After traumaticloss, our bodies carry the weight of sorrow in ways we often don’t expect: exhaustion that won’t lift, sleepless nights, muscle aches, chest heaviness, changes in appetite, and more.

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug shares howtraumatic grief shows up in the body, why it happens, and gentle ways to support yourself through it. From rest without guilt to mindful breathi...

Recovery has many faces — 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment, faith-based healing, holistic approaches, and peer support. Every journey is valid, and every pathway matters.

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug explores how these diverse approaches all share one foundation: recovery capital — the personal, social, community, and cultural resources that sustain long-term healing.

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Asking for help is not weakness—it’s strength. And breaking the silence of stigma can be the difference between life and death.

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger—Logan’s dad—shares how stigma keeps people and families trapped in shame and silence, and why recovery begins when we are brave enough to reach out for help. Through reflections on Logan’s story and the mission of Hope Movement Coalition, Doug reminds us that...

In this episode of Logan’s Voice – a podcast, Doug Ballinger shares how families and communities can shift from blame and shame to belief and support, creating the safe environments where recovery thrives.

Discover:

• Why safe spaces matter in recovery

• How stigma isolates people and silences hope

• Ways families can move from criticism to compassion

• A powerful true story from a small town’s Overdose Awareness Day, where community love h...

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug explores what recovery truly means — beyond just abstaining from substances. Recovery is about restoring health, rebuilding relationships, finding community, and rediscovering purpose. With stigma still holding so many people back, Doug breaks down why compassion and understanding are critical, and how language can either build barriers or open doors. He also highlights practical tools that su...

A new wave of deadly substances is already here, making today’s drug supply more dangerous and unpredictable than ever before.In this episode of Logan’s Voice, I break down these emerging threats, explain why naloxone sometimes isn’t enough, and share what families, teens, and communities need to know right now to protect themselves.My son Logan’s story is the reason I speak out. He never stood a chance against a poisoned supply, a...

Have you ever wondered if one small action could truly make a difference? In this episode of Logan’s Voice – a podcast, Doug Ballinger, Logan’s Dad, explores the power of the ripple effect—how even the smallest acts of kindness, courage, and compassion can grow into waves that transform lives and communities.

Through personal stories, global examples, and lessons from his own journey of grief and advocacy, Doug shows how hope isn’t ...