
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
That’s a wrap for #IOAD2023 – thank you to the global community that made this year’s IOAD bigger than ever.
The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis. Learn more about the 2023 campaign here.
Time to Remember. Time to Act.
Get involved
Host or attend an International Overdose Awareness Day event. Events are a powerful way to remember those lost to overdose, learn more about overdose, or advocate for change.
Get resources
Download our campaign, advocacy and education resources and share messages about overdose and overdose prevention in your community or workplace today.
Remember a lost loved one
Post your tribute to a loved one who has passed away from an overdose today.
Donate
Make a donation to International Overdose Awareness Day and help us raise greater awareness of overdose and spread the message that overdose is preventable.
See the 2023 Event Map!
Tributes to lost loved ones



















Posted 31/08/2018














In memory of my beautiful brother Tanner Edward Thorne. Born: September 27th, 1982 Died: June 2nd, 2007
Ten years gone, but never ever forgotten. I love you, sweet brother. I will carry on in your memory in all that I do. You are missed.






Posted 29/07/2018












Posted 24/09/2018


















Posted 16/08/2018


For Kevin B> you've been on my mind a lot lately dude. Hope you're doing well up there.
Chicago, IL

To my dear precious son, Ryan Taylor Moore, you've been gone less than two weeks today. I was on the way to take you back to rehab and you got out of my car and said you couldn't put your life on on hold and wanted to live a normal life. Well precious baby, you are now living more than a normal life, you are in the arms of Jesus. You were kind, big hearted, huge smile and such a tender mess. I prayed and prayed for God to deliver you and give you peace. He did, just not my plan. Your precious Madi and Amanda will always forever love you, as will your MJ and PD. We fought the hardest battle together right until the end, but heroin, like any other demon gets its stronghold and there are just no other words to say, other than I loved you, I'll love you forever, and I know I went down fighting harder than ever. I'll always wonder what more I could have done, but in the end, you are at peace and no longer fighting a fight that was already won at Calvary. You were my special needs kid and I wouldn't trade one second that I spent trying to love you and save you. May you rest in peace in Jesus loving arms. In memory of my son, Ryan Taylor Moore, April 3, 1993 - August 11, 2017........
Raleigh, NC

























