about the event

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that overdose death is preventable.

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#DidntNeed2DieSD

We will be hosting an event on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, to honor the memory of the 644 individuals who died of an accidental overdose in San Diego County in 2019. The event will be held at the County Administration Building.

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Call to Action: 

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What You Can Do 

what you can do

1. Learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose to know how to respond. Link to resource.

2. Take an online training to learn how to use Naloxone, a prescription medicine that reverses overdoses. Link to training. 

3. Remembering those who have died or who have suffered permanent injury due to an overdose is a vital part of International Overdose Awareness Day. If you would like to commemorate someone, please add your tribute here.

4. Use the hashtag #Didn'tNeedToDieSD, #OverdoseAware, or #EndOverdose on your photos and posts related to the event to help build momentum for the day and spread awareness.

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To find out more ways to get involved and learn about available resources, contact us at the link below to be connected to your region's Prevention Specialist.