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International Overdose Awareness Day 2026
The world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those lost, and reduce the stigma of drug-related death.
International Overdose Awareness Day 2026
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Aug 31, 2026 1:00 AM
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August 31, 2026 1:00 AM
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Event Summary
The world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those lost, and reduce the stigma of drug-related death.
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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.
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