Their testimony at times elicited anger, and at other times sadness. But the three women who spoke to members of Congress today were clear on their message: Do something now, or the nation will continue to lose children to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse.

"It is with a heavy heart and eternal love for my son that I share his story today, to hopefully prevent other families from having to suffer the same heartache," Misty Fetko said, choking back tears.