International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about overdose and reducing the stigma associated with drug-related deaths. It serves as a platform to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, support their families and friends, and promote education and prevention efforts. The day emphasizes the importance of compassion, understanding, and community action to help save lives and inform public attitudes towards substance use and overdose. Each year we host an event in our community to honour this important day.