Overdose Awareness
Overdosing does not discriminate - Kendra Kountz
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International Overdose Awareness Day: A Time to Remember, A Time to Act
The addiction epidemic in the U.S.—and around the world—knows no bounds. It affects all walks of life, all communities, and all of our hearts. We’ve lost countless sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers, friends, loved ones, neighbors. And the list goes on. Many of the people you come into contact with on a daily basis have been affected by alcohol and drug addiction in some way shape or form. Almost everyone knows someone personally or knows of someone who has passed due to drug overdose...
Overdose kills hundreds of thousands of people around the world every single year, and it affects millions of people who mourn for the loss of their loved ones. On August 31st, take some time to…
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International Overdose Awareness Day
The world’s annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
International Overdose Awareness Day: A Time to Remember, A Time to Act
The addiction epidemic in the U.S.—and around the world—knows no bounds.
Fentanyl Awareness
We must take every opportunity to spread the word to prevent fentanyl-related overdose death and poisonings from claiming scores of American lives every day.”
National Harm Reduction Coalition
National Harm Reduction Coalition creates spaces for dialogue and action that help heal the harms caused by racialized drug policies.
National Overdose Prevention Network
Helping you to save lives with partnerships, strategies, and resources for overdose prevention.
Overdose Lifeline
A nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorder. We work to prevent overdoses through education, preventative treatment, and by offering emergency services.
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