August is Overdose Awareness Month
One life lost to overdose is too many. During August, let’s show our support by wearing purple to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding overdose. Access valuable resources to ensure the safety of your loved ones. Feel free to download & share the information below. You can also learn more at the International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) site.
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Upcoming Local IOAD Events:
North Texas Overdose Awareness Day
DENTON, TEXAS
Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Lawn of the Denton County Courthouse on the Square (110 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX)
Details: Free, family-friendly event featuring speakers, resource tables, live music, food, naloxone (Narcan) demonstrations, a memory garden, and a purple-lit courthouse remembrance ceremony.
NTACE Overdose Awareness Day
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 10 AM
Location: 3539 NW Jim Wright FWY, Fort Worth, TX
Details: North Texas Addiction Counseling and Education, Inc. (NTACE), will be hosting a luau celebration for our 5th Overdose Awareness event! We will have food, drinks, games, a vigil for those we have lost, and inspiring words.
Together we can end overdose.
Alcohol Overdose Educational Materials
Download this kit if you are looking for tools and information related to alcohol overdose signs & how to respond.
Depressants Overdose Educational Materials
Download this kit if you are looking for tools and information related to depressants overdose signs & how to respond.
Crystal Methamphetamine Overdose Educational Materials
Download this kit if you are looking for tools and information related to crystal methamphetamine overdose signs & how to respond.
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Overdose Educational Materials
Download this kit if you are looking for tools and information related to NPS overdose signs & how to respond.
Opioids Overdose Educational Materials
Download this kit if you are looking for tools and information related to opioids overdose signs & how to respond.
Stimulants Overdose Educational Materials
Download this kit if you are looking for tools and information related to stimulants overdose signs & how to respond.
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