Today marks the world’s annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

1. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world's worst public health crises, and stimulates action and
discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy.

2. The campaign acknowledges the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury
from a drug overdose. 

3. Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.