08/31/2026
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day—a day to remember those we’ve lost, support those affected by substance use, and recognize that overdose is preventable. 💜
Drug-related deaths are a global public health issue. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 600,000 deaths worldwide are attributable to drug use, with about 450,000 related to opioids.
Here at Two Rivers Public Health Department, we’re working locally through substance use education, overdose prevention, naloxone access, harm reduction, and community partnerships. Through , we’re helping connect our communities with lifesaving resources and information.
Today, we remember. We educate. We prevent. We support recovery.