09/02/2026
AASTEC would like to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day from earlier this week. In many Indigenous communities, healing has always been rooted in connection to our families, cultures, languages, traditions, and one another. These strengths have sustained our communities for generations and continue to play an important role in recovery today. Substance use stigma can make people feel ashamed, isolated, or afraid to ask for help. By choosing compassion over judgment, using person-first language, and supporting those on their recovery journey, we can help create communities where healing is welcomed and hope is restored.