Overdose Awareness Week 2025 | International Overdose Awareness Day 2025
During Overdose Awareness Week, we come together to remember the lives lost to overdose, support those still struggling, and take meaningful action toward change.
Additionally, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global, annual campaign to end overdose. SAMHSA mourns with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to overdose, and we renew our commitment to preventing these tragic deaths.
SAMHSA’s commitment during Overdose Awareness Week and every week reflects the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy priorities to reduce overdose deaths, stop drug use before it starts, and increase access to treatment. Together, we’re working to protect Americans, build stronger communities, and Making America Healthy Again.
#IOAD2025 #EndOverdose #SaveALife
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Post Copy – All Platforms: This week is #OverdoseAwarenessWeek—a time to remember lives lost to overdose, raise awareness, and act. Learn more about preventing and ending overdose and find resources to help those affected: samhsa.gov/end-overdose
Post Copy – All Platforms: #OverdoseAwarenessWeek is a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing overdoses. Learn how to recognize the signs of overdose, how to use naloxone & nalmefene and support people in recovery: samhsa.gov/end-overdose
Post Copy – All Platforms: This #OverdoseAwarenessWeek we stand with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to advance urgent drug policy priorities—overdose prevention, preventing drug use before it starts, early intervention, and expanded treatment access to fight the opioid crisis and save lives nationwide. whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/04/ondcp-releases-trump-administrations-statement-of-drug-policy-priorities
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Post Copy – All Platforms: If you believe someone in your life is struggling with opioid use, ask them if you can help. 💜 Your support might be just what they need to start their recovery journey. We can all work together to #EndOverdose and save lives. samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy – All Platforms: If opioid use is affecting you or someone you care about, know that recovery is possible. There are resources and professionals ready to help every step of the way. Find help at samhsa.gov/find-help #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
Post Copy – All Platforms: If you, a friend, or a loved one has an opioid use disorder (OUD), talk with a health care provider to learn how medications can help. For many people living with OUD, medication can make a difference. Find help at samhsa.gov/find-help #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
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Post Copy – All Platforms: It may be hard to tell whether a person is experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could #SaveALife Here are some things to look for if you think someone is overdosing: youtube.com/watch?v=bO6VViDLI38 #EndOverdose #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
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Post Graphic - Signs of Overdose (PNG | 2.4 MB)
Post Copy – All Platforms: With the right tools, anyone can act to prevent overdose deaths. Here are some steps to take if you believe someone is overdosing: cdc.gov/stop-overdose/response/index.html #EndOverdose #SaveALife #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
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Post Copy – All Platforms: Do you know how to prevent and respond to an overdose? It is important for all of us to be aware of the signs of an overdose and how to respond to one. For more information, read SAMHSA's Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit: library.samhsa.gov/product/overdose-prevention-response-toolkit/pep23-03-00-001 #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
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Post Copy – All Platforms: Naloxone and nalmefene are lifesaving medications that can reverse an overdose from opioids. Anyone can carry these medications, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially #SaveALife. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=RcAaZQQqd50&t=4s #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
Post Copy – All Platforms: With the right tools, anyone can act to prevent overdose deaths and #SaveALife. Visit samhsa.gov/overdose-reversal for information and resources to learn how you, loved ones and community can #EndOverdose and help save lives. #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
Post Copy – All Platforms: Naloxone and nalmefene are lifesaving medications used to reverse opioid overdoses. If you think someone is overdosing and they’re unresponsive, act fast. Administer naloxone or nalmefene as quickly as possible and call 911. Here are 4 steps to follow if you suspect an opioid overdose ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO6VViDLI38
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Post Copy – All Platforms: Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember, without stigma, those we've lost and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind 💜 Together, we can bring our voices together to #EndOverdose and save lives. samhsa.gov/end-overdose #IOAD2025
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Post Copy – All Platforms: On #IOAD2025, we stand with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to advance efforts that reduce overdose deaths, prevent drug use before it starts, promote early intervention, and expand treatment access. Together, we can save lives—and #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain
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Post Copy – All Platforms: #Naloxone and #nalmefene can save a life of someone overdosing and can be administered by first responders—or anyone witnessing an overdose. This #IOAD2025 learn more about naloxone and nalmefene and how to #SaveALife: samhsa.gov/overdose-reversal
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