Families Gather for International Overdose Awareness Day in Erwin

Communities Gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

HUNTINGTON – On Monday, Aug. 31, community members from across Carbon and Emery counties gathered at the Huntington State Park for the 5th annual “A Light to Remember” event. Held for International Overdose Awareness Day, the evening brought people together to honor lost loved ones, celebrate recovery and share vital resources without shame. The annual gathering offered a safe space […] The post Communities Gather for International Overdose Awar…

Sudbury community grieves on International Overdose Awareness Day

77 people have died of drug overdose in Sudbury this year alone, according to Public Health Sudbury & Districts' count of suspected drug toxicity deaths. Organizations like Réseau Access Network, GoGive and Sudbury Outreach took part in remembering the lives lost. They also used the opportunity to teach people about overdose prevention.

Holyoke marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Community members gathered in Holyoke to observe International Overdose Awareness Day, coming together to remember lives lost to addiction and work toward breaking the surrounding stigma.

International Overdose Awareness Day: Prevention at ISU

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Families gather for International Overdose Awareness Day in Erwin

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Unicoi County Prevention Coalition gave families the chance to have fun and remember loved ones on International Overdose Awareness Day. On Monday, the organization hosted families at the old Erwin Armory. Resources were provided for families, and guests could paint rocks and plant seeds in memory of loved ones lost [...]