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Stop Overdose IL - Overdose Awareness Day Rally & Vigil

Please register for this FREE event at odawarenessday.eventbrite.com



Did you know???





  • EVERY DAY in the US 100 people die from an accidental drug overdose. 


  • In Illinois, more people die from accidental drug overdoses than motor vehicle crashes. 


  • Opiate overdose is REVERSIBLE; thousands of lives are saved each year from the existence of 911 Good Samaritan Laws and the use of the opiate overdose antidote, Naloxone/narcan. 




  • Please join us to:

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  • Remember those we have lost to overdose


  • Honor those who have displayed courage by talking about the impact overdose has had on their lives and on their communities


  • Raise awareness about the opioid epidemics (prescription pain pills and heroin) 




  • Who Should Attend?


    Anyone directly impacted by drug misuse, addiction and overdose, the heroin crisis or pain pill crisis; individuals in recovery; treatment providers; students; first responders; heath care providers; teachers; school counselors; physicians, prescribers; preventionists; heath educators; substance abuse counselors; elected officials; school staff; public health professionals; public safety professionals; community members; EVERYONE. 



    What Should You Bring?


    Pictures of lost loved ones, ribbons, your stories. 

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    Nonprofit organizations in the Chicagoland area: please email us here if you are interested in a FREE sponsorship and/or setting up a resource table. 




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