International
Overdose Awareness Day is approaching on Wednesday 31st August
IOD is a
global event held each year to raise awareness of overdose and reduce stigma of
drug related death. It also acknowledges
the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with
death or permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
IOD aims to
spread the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.
Wear some
Silver to show your support.
The IOD website has some excellent
resources available for your information and for use with clients including:
- Overdose basics – including general stats and information on depressant, stimulant and alcohol overdose
- Printable factsheets on how overdose presents and how to respond to suspected overdose
- Access to the Overdose Aware app
You can also
find out about the events taking place in your city here
* In an
emergency go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department or call an Ambulance
(dial 000)
