These women are discussing the benefits of International Overdose Awareness Day.

International Overdose Awareness Day

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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) began in 2001 in the city of Melbourne, Australia. Over the past two decades, it has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon. Dozens of organizations observe the day by hosting nearly 1,000 events across the globe. The drug and alcohol center in Colorado honors this day by hosting events, creating awareness, and…

National Overdose Awareness Day in 2016

Observing International Overdose Awareness Day in Colorado

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Every 14 minutes, somebody somewhere dies of a drug overdose. For the past 16 years, every August 31 has been recognized as a day to publicly honor and remember any loved ones who were stolen by the devastating disease of addiction—International Overdose Awareness Day. Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities worldwide will…