Aug 31 - Overdose Awareness Day

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August 31, 2024 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event that aims to raise awareness that overdose death is preventable and to reduce the stigma associated with drug-related death.

Resources:

DMHAS Observes International Overdose Awareness Day
About International Overdose Awareness Day
Visit CT Clearinghouse’s page of events for Monday, August 31, 2020
4th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at the state Capitol in Hartford - see link for details
DMHAS Remembrance Quilt

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