09/04/2026
Overdose does not discriminate.
It doesn’t matter how many followers someone has, what they do for a living, where they come from, or whether their story is known by millions or only by the people who love them most.
Behind every statistic is a person. A family. A community. A life that mattered.
Today, on **International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we have lost, honor those who survived, and recognize the people working every day to help others find a path forward.
Overdose awareness means more than remembering. It means talking openly about substance use, reducing stigma, knowing the signs, sharing resources, and making sure people know that help is available and recovery is possible.
No one should be defined by their hardest moment.
There is always a reason to keep reaching for recovery.đź’™