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Pierce County proclaims August 2025 Overdose Awareness Month; health department and family speakers urge prevention and access to treatment
Summary
The Pierce County Council and executive proclaimed August 2025 as Overdose Awareness Month. Health department officials detailed local overdose trends and upcoming community events; a parent and a friend offered personal testimony about the consequences of fentanyl and peer pressure.
The Pierce County Council on Aug. 5 read a proclamation designating August 2025 as Overdose Awareness Month in Pierce County, Washington. Council member Denson read the proclamation and invited Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department staff and community members to speak about prevention, treatment and remembrance events.
Catherine Pflug, coordinator of the Tacoma‑Pierce County Opioid Task Force, told the council that drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Pierce County. Pflug said overdose deaths declined through much of 2024 but returned toward prior levels…
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