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August 31
August 31: International Overdose Awareness Day. End Overdose
International Overdose Awareness Day

This is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose deaths and that drug overdose is preventable.

Aug. 28 - Sep. 3
August 31: International Overdose Awareness Day. End Overdose
Overdose Awareness Week

During Overdose Awareness Week, we renew our commitment to taking bold action to prevent overdoses and related deaths. We continue our efforts to enhance prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorder and addiction.

September
Recovery is for Everyone
National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.

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Page last reviewed: September 16, 2022
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control