Every day in Canada, eight people die because of toxic drug poisoning, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
On Aug. 29, local agencies will mark International Overdose Awareness Day to raise awareness of the problem’s root causes, including ineffective drug policies, the toxic unregulated drug market, and stigma.
This year’s theme, “Together We Can,” honours the grief of family and friends left behind and will demonstrate ways to take action to end the nation’s drug poisoning tragedy.
A joint collaboration between Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K.) Missions and the Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council, Together We Can events will be held simultaneously from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at R.O.C.K.’s Chatham location at 39 Richmond St., and in Wallaceburg at 233 Nelson St.
All are welcome to attend the free events that include food and refreshments, local musical talent, sponsored art therapy activities, naloxone training and substance use education.
For more information, please call 519-351-1450 or follow reachoutck on social media.
