International Overdose Awareness Day
Sunday, August 31, 2025
A loss far too great,
Awareness lights the dark path,
Hope for lives to save.
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.