International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.

The theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.

For more information, or for ways to get involved, please see:

https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/international-overdose-awareness-day#:~:text=August%2031%20is%20International%20Overdose,result%20of%20a%20drug%20overdose.

https://www.overdoseday.com/