International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day observed annully on August 31st.

It is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about drug overdoses, reducing stigma, and fostering prevention and support for those impacted.

Initiated in 2001 by Sally J. Finn in Australia, it honors those lost to overdoses, supports grieving families, and educates communities on risks and solutions.

Wearing silver or purple, sharing stories, or joining local initiatives listed on sites like overdoseday.com are powerful ways to engage in this critical movement.