We created Stop the Stigma as a rally event in 2017 as a way to publicly show support for and hear stories from people who use substances and to highlight the stigma experienced by people who use substances and the barriers it creates for them in accessing health care. It has evolved over the years and since 2020 has shifted into supporting and hosting an event on International Overdose Awareness Day [Drug Poisoning Awareness Day] (Aug 31st) to raise awareness of the preventable deaths due to opioid poisoning and advocate for policy change.
Please open your calendar and mark the following dates and times to attend Drug Poisoning Awareness Day (formerly Overdose Awareness Day) events this August. This year you have two opportunities to publicly honour and grieve the people whose lives have been lost to drug poisoning, as well as demand change to help prevent further…
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Hear from people who use substances about the impact stigma has had on their lives.
