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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those we've lost and support those in recovery. Together, we can break the stigma, raise awareness, and provide crucial support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, don't wait to seek help. Visit https://lnkd.in/eeBXQjR or https://lnkd.in/eZPWG7i for resources and assistance. Learn how to use Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Every life matters. 💜 #OverdoseAwareness #EndOverdose #SupportRecovery #NarcanSavesLives

🌍💜 International Overdose Awareness Day 💜🌍 Today, we unite to remember and honor the lives lost to drug overdoses. It’s a day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for a compassionate response to the overdose crisis. 🔹 Why It Matters: Overdoses are a public health crisis affecting millions worldwide. By spreading awareness, we can save lives and support those who are struggling. 🔹 How You Can Help: 1. Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the signs of overdose and how to respond. Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives. 2. Support Harm Reduction: Advocate for and support harm reduction strategies, including safe consumption spaces and needle exchange programs. 3. Listen and Support: Offer support to those affected by substance use and their families. Compassion and understanding can make a world of difference. 🔹 In Memory: Light a candle, share a story, or post a tribute to honor those we’ve lost. Their lives mattered, and their memories drive us to push for change. Together, we can work towards a world where every person receives the support they need and where overdose deaths are a thing of the past. 💜 #OverdoseAwarenessDay 💜 #EndTheStigma 💜 #SaveLives 💜

🛑 International Overdose Awareness Day 🛑 August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to honor those lost to overdose and take action to prevent more tragedies. Learn about naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes by restoring normal breathing. Available in easy-to-use forms like a nasal spray, naloxone is a crucial tool in the fight against the opioid crisis. Educate yourself and share this knowledge with your loved ones—it could save a life. Let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma, and make a difference together. Read more on www.dea.gov and order a free Naloxone inhaler on www.okimready.org. #OverdoseAwarenessDay #NaloxoneSavesLives #EndOverdose #SpreadAwareness

The opioid epidemic is increasing in WNY; read my article in the West Seneca Bee to learn about Narcan and how to keep you and your loved ones safe. https://lnkd.in/gXFmvPAD

While not all overdoses end in death, many do. Do you know what an opioid overdose looks like? Here are 6 things to look for: 1. An extremely pale face that may be clammy to the touch 2. A limp body 3. Blue or purple fingernails or lips 4. Vomiting or gurgling 5. Can't be awakened or can't speak 6. Breathing or heartbeat is slowing or stops If you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose, call 911 and administer naloxone (or Narcan) immediately. Be aware: sometimes it may take more than one dose of naloxone to revive a person who has overdosed! Visit ALnarcan.org to learn more. #ThisCantWait #endaddictionbham #apcbham #protectouryouth #alabama #prevention #opioidusedisorder #SUD #alabamamentalhealth (Source: SAMHSA)

Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere, anytime. Knowing how to use Narcan (naloxone) could mean the difference between life and death. Why Narcan Training Matters: Immediate Action: You can reverse an overdose in minutes No Experience Needed: Easy to learn, simple to use Empower Your Community: Protect your family, friends, and neighbors Fight the Opioid Crisis: Be part of the solution Become a hero in your community — get Narcan trained today! #NarcanTraining #OpioidCrisis #SaveLives #CommunityAction #OverdosePrevention

The data shows overdose deaths involving opioids were 81,083 in 2023. That heartbreaking number is actually down by about 3,000 from 2022. Those numbers represent someone’s parent, sibling, child, friend, relative, or significant other. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone that hasn’t been directly impacted by this crisis. Some of my friends are among those numbers. In honoring their deaths and raising awareness, do you support common sense measures to prevent overdose? Do you support your local harm reduction organization? Do you support multiple pathways to recovery? If not, please challenge your belief systems that are no longer compatible with the current opioid crisis. Perhaps they never were. We must be willing to change our stance on this problem as new evidence and information becomes available. #opioidcrisisawareness #opiodoverdoseawareness #opioid #overdoseawarenessday2024 #overdose #opioidcrisis #SubstanceUseDisorder #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #recoveryispossible #recoveroutloud

🚨 Narcan Saves Lives! 🚨 Did you know that Narcan, also known as naloxone, can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives? 💊 It's a crucial tool in combating the current opioid crisis. ⚠️ Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone, anywhere. Having Narcan on hand could mean the difference between life and death for someone in need. Narcan is available to all for FREE here at RCCF. Educate yourself and your community on how to administer Narcan. You never know when you might need to save a life. 💪 #NarcanSavesLives #EndTheStigma #OpioidCrisisAwareness

Today is National Opioid Awareness Day. Today we raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledge the grief felt by loved ones. Herren Project sees you and we are with you and meet you where you are in your journey. Together we recover. #nationalopioidawarenessday #breakthestigma #opioidawareness

🌟 National Overdose Awareness Month 🌟 This August, let’s take a moment to remember those we’ve lost to overdose, support those in recovery, and spread awareness about the importance of prevention and education. Overdose doesn’t discriminate—it affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities. What can you do? • Learn about the signs of an overdose. • Educate yourself on how to use Naloxone, a life-saving medication. • Offer support without judgment to those struggling with substance use. • Advocate for policies that improve access to treatment and harm reduction services. Together, we can make a difference and save lives. 💜 #OverdoseAwareness #EndOverdose #HarmReduction #jax