This is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time set aside to recognize and remember those lost to drug ov...
This is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time set aside to recognize and remember those lost to drug overdoses/poisonings.
The event featured speakers, various tables with information and resources, and an opportunity to honor loved ones. Wadden says these spaces give an opportunity to grieve, mourn and share memories of family, friends, and loved ones without stigma.She says they struggled to find support for Patrick when he was a minor, as many existing programs were only for those over 19 years old.
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