SO MANY LOST –
Aug. 2024 – This is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.
Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.
According to provisional data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2023. This is a slight decrease from the 111,029 estimated deaths in 2022, marking the first decline in U.S. overdose deaths since 2018.
The theme for IOAD 2024 is “Together We Can.” This theme emphasizes the power of community and collective action in combating overdose. It underscores the importance of standing together to support those affected by overdose, including people who use drugs, heartbroken friends and family members, activists, healthcare and harm reduction workers, and tireless advocates.
