What is International Overdose Awareness Day?
No one should stand alone in the fight to end overdose. While every individual action matters greatly, coming together as an international community creates a powerful collective action. One that moves us with greater speed toward our shared goal of preventing, and ultimately, ending all overdoses.
The theme for 2026 “Together We Can” highlights the strength of coming together and standing in support of those connected to the tragedy of overdose. For those who use drugs and those who don’t. For heartbroken friends & family members of lost loved ones. For healthcare and harm reduction workers. For mental health providers. For anyone impacted.
Overdose can affect anyone so let’s lean into the power that we have when we work together to end overdose. Remember that together, we can end overdose.
See below for photos from event held on August 27, 2025 & for the event flyer for 2026.
