Overdose Awareness Day in 2024

Overdose Awareness Day Quick Facts 2024

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2024 Date	August 31, 2024
2025 Date	August 31, 2025

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The Biden-Harris Administration has made beating the opioid epidemic a top priority. During Overdose Awareness Week, we reflect on the progress we’ve made in protecting American lives – and recommit ourselves to the work ahead to save lives from this crisis. Show more
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 30, 2024

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, let’s join together to pray for those affected, those in mourning and those fighting to overcome.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) August 31, 2024

Today we recognized International Overdose Awareness Day. It is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose and to remember all those who have died. My cousin @Prince should be here. The private investigation continues and will not end until those responsible are held… Show more
— Charles (Chazz) Smith (@justice4cuz) September 1, 2024

During Overdose Awareness Week, we mourn those we have lost, acknowledge the devastating toll the overdose epidemic has taken across our country, reflect on the progress we have made, and recommit to the work ahead to save lives. Show more
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 29, 2024

On this International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), may we remember those gone too soon, treasure the memories, and energize to move forward committed to doing more to keep folks here with us. Love those around you, love yourself, share the love everywhere Show more
— Jennifer Plumb (@jennifer_plumb) September 1, 2024

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. In 2022, nearly 2,500 Virginians died of drug overdose. Two years ago, @POTUS signed into law my bipartisan addiction recovery bill named for Summer Barrow, a Virginian who lost her life to addiction after being prescribed opioids. Show more
— Rep. Abigail Spanberger (@RepSpanberger) August 31, 2024

Today is international overdose awareness day, and these are the overdose deaths that hit me the hardest. Some of them I knew my entire life, some of them I should have died with, some of them I bled with, some of them I lived with and others I gave a place to live. All of them… Show more
— BlackRifle Co (not coffee) (@BlackRifle_Co) August 31, 2024

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we lower our flags to half-staff to honor and remember those we’ve lost. It’s a solemn reminder of the lives cut short by the overdose crisis.
— Lt. Governor Aruna Miller (@LtGovMiller) August 31, 2024

On Overdose Awareness Day, let's not forget the champions in our corner, like Senator Sherrod Brown. He's on the front lines, battling the scourge of deadly drugs invading our streets. Partnering with Wood County Sheriff Wasylyshyn, he played a pivotal role in passing the… Show more
— Jennifer💙We’reNotGoingBack! (@TheJenniWren) August 31, 2024

Nearly 80% of drug-related deaths are linked to opioids, and a significant portion of these are due to overdose. More facts about opioids from @WHO on Saturday's International Overdose Awareness Day: Show more
— United Nations (@UN) August 31, 2024

Overdose Awareness Day in 2024

Overdose Awareness Day aims to reduce the stigma associated with speaking out about drug addiction. This observance encourages addicts to bravely seek help and treatment.