Saturday, August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, observed each year to recognize victims of
overdose. In Washington state, Gov. Jay
Inslee issued a proclamation supporting the observance of the day, noting that most overdoses can be prevented and reversed before they become fatal. The governor lauds the effectiveness of the Overdose Prevention and Response Law in saving lives.
A brief report about opioid overdose in Washington State can be found at http://adai.uw.edu/pubs/infobriefs/ADAI-IB-2013-02.pdf
More information
about overdose prevention efforts in Washington state is available on the StopOverdose.org website.
