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Led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Recovery Month is held every September. Studies have shown spikes in first-time drug use in students over the summer, so September serves as a chance to reach students who might need help at the start of a new school year. Each year has a new theme to give local advocacy groups a common focus point, such…
Led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual substance use prevention campaign held in the second week of May, as studies show a spike in first-time drug use around June and July. The campaign gives educators and community leaders an opportunity to educate students before they go off on summer break.
The National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29th was established in 2022 by a grassroots coalition of families who had lost children to fentanyl overdoses. The organization Facing Fentanyl established National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21st. Both were formally acknowledged by federal agencies like the CDC as well as state governments that passed resolutions to officially…
The National Overdose Awareness Week is an American initiative that coincides with a global International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, from August 28th to September 3rd.
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) was established in 2001 by Sally J. Finn and Peter Streker, who were working at The Salvation Army’s needle exchange program in St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. The first event, set for August 31st, was held at the needle exchange facility as a community barbecue. Ultimately, 6000 silver ribbons were distributed across Australia and New Zealand in honor…
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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) was established in 2001 by Sally J. Finn and Peter Streker, who were working at The Salvation Army’s needle exchange program in St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. The first event, set for August 31st, was held at the needle exchange facility as a community barbecue. Ultimately, 6000 silver ribbons were distributed across Australia and New Zealand in honor…
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The National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29th was established in 2022 by a grassroots coalition of families who had lost children to fentanyl overdoses. The organization Facing Fentanyl established National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21st. Both were formally acknowledged by federal agencies like the CDC as well as state governments that passed resolutions to officially…
Led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual substance use prevention campaign held in the second week of May, as studies show a spike in first-time drug use around June and July. The campaign gives educators and community leaders an opportunity to educate students before they go off on summer break.
Led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Recovery Month is held every September. Studies have shown spikes in first-time drug use in students over the summer, so September serves as a chance to reach students who might need help at the start of a new school year. Each year has a new theme to give local advocacy groups a common focus point, such…