Roanoke County proclaims Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day
The board issued a proclamation designating August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day to remember those lost to overdose, acknowledge affected families, reduce stigma, and promote education and community action.
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The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. The proclamation, summarized during the board recap, said the observance "remembers people lost to overdose, acknowledges people and families affected by overdose, reduces stigma, and promotes education and life-saving community action."
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