Overdose Awareness Day to be observed
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Washington County Opioid Overdose Coalition will host an overdose awareness event Wednesday at Washington Wild Things Stadium.
The event will be held during National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month and includes a butterfly release.
In 2021, Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission served about 2,550 county residents struggling with substance abuse issues. There were 106 overdose deaths in the county.
This event increases awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and promotes the message that prevention works, treatment is effective and that people can and do recover.
To pre-register, contact the Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission at 724-223-1181, ext. 119.