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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.
Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.
#TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose
Host or attend an International Overdose Awareness Day event to remember those lost to overdose, learn more about overdose, or advocate for change to end overdose.
Download our campaign, advocacy and education resources and share messages about overdose and overdose prevention in your community or workplace today.
Post a tribute to a loved one who has passed away from an overdose on the International Overdose Awareness Day tribute page.
Buying and wearing merchandise is a great way to show your support and spread the messages of International Overdose Awareness Day.
My sweet boy. My first born. I can’t believe we are coming up on 10 years since you left us. It still hurts like it was yesterday. I miss your sweet smile, your beautiful blue eyes, your kindness, your thoughtfulness, and your laugh. I hate that you aren’t here to enjoy knowing your nephews and niece. They are such a joy. They would love you so much! Family gatherings feel strange without you there. I look for you and you are always missing. I love you and miss you. Until we are together again…
My beautiful boy you were taken to soon people took advantage of you im so sorry I wasn’t there to protect you my life changed that day I had to go and identify your body in the mourge no mother should ever have to do that..I miss you so much it hurts 💔 forever 35 my beautiful boy .love you to the moon and back like we always used to say to each other 💙 until we meet again my boy x
My big brother Matt 1981-2024 You had a hard life. You were a pain in my butt but now I miss you being a pain in my butt. Until we meet again
Zachary,
I loved you your entire life
I will miss you for the rest of mine.
Love you most. Forever Ma
To my beautiful loving funny daughter. Forever 21. I cherish all the memories that we made together and find comfort that you are in the arms of our loving father in Heaven. I miss you everyday your laughter you’re warmth you’re kindness your wisdom. You are forever in my heart my sweet girl. Until we meet again
Our family will never be the same without you💜
