When is International Overdose Awareness Day?
Thursday August 31stOn August 31st, International Overdose Awareness Day focuses on reducing the number of deaths caused by overdose and ending the stigma associated with it. ''s'
In addition to death, opioid overdoses can cause permanent damage.. Both of these scenarios have devastated family members and relatives of those who have been affected by an overdose. This observance is intended to assist people in dealing with the pain and grief that accompanys overdoses. The cause of this observance is unknown. Also on this day, another important message is to explain how overdoses are completely avoidable.
Overdose-related deaths continue to rise. In 2017, more than 70,000 Americans died as a result of a heroin overdose. This number is more than the number of Americans who died in the Vietnam War in total. Both illicit drugs and prescription opioids were mixed in these drugs.
According to statistics, 27% of the world's drug overdose deaths occur in the United States. Scotland had the most overdoses resulting in death in 2019 in Scotland over the United States. Overall, the number of deaths due to overdose in the United States continues to rise. Around 450,000 people die as a result of a drug overdose around the world. Effective drugs for opioid dependence are also available. However, only about 10% of people who need the medication are receiving it.
Education is another day's focus. The education is another area of concern. They may be able to save a life by empowering the public with the tools to avoid overdose. They must first understand the signs of an overdose before beginning to act. The signs include:: The symptoms include::
