Updated: August 1, 2024
“International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.” — CDC
“The theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.” — Penington Institute
Penington Institute
International Overdose Awareness Day: 31st August
Overdose Basics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Achieving Health Equity Around Overdoses
Overdose Prevention Education and Learning Hub
Statement from ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta Regarding White House Meeting on Increasing Access and Affordability of FDA-Approved Overdose Reversal Medications – Whitehouse.gov
Heroin and Opioid Awareness – U.S. Department of Justice
Campus Drug Prevention – CampusDrugPrevention.gov – U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Dangers & Side Effects of Mixing Valium & Alcohol or Drugs – American Addiction Centers
Recovery Resource Library – Faces & Voices of Recovery
Media Center – OnPoint NYC
How Stigma around Substance Abuse Disorders and Rehab Creates Barriers to Treatment – Methadone
International Overdose Awareness Week – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Trauma and Stress – National Institute on Drug Abuse – National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Harm Reduction Coalition
Pregnancy and Substance Abuse: A Harm Reduction Toolkit
Overdose Prevention Resources
Overdose Prevention Strategy – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Fentanyl Awareness – U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Youth Overdose Education – UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI)
Office of Addiction Services and Supports – New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
Find Help for Substance Abuse – U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov)
Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Improving Outcomes for Families – The White House Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy
Overdose Prevention Initiative – Global Health Advocacy Incubator