Jefferson County Department of Health beginning weeklong observance of International Overdose Awareness Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is beginning a weeklong observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) starting Monday, Aug. 25.

The official International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31.

According to the JCDH, IOAD is a global campaign held annually to raise awareness about overdose, remember those who have been lost and promote evidence-based strategies to prevent further tragedies…

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