Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.

This resolution voices support for Overdose Awareness Day and calls for stronger efforts to fight the opioid crisis across the United States. Its aim is to draw attention to overdose deaths and encourage communities to take action to reduce harm and save lives .

Here are the key points at a glance:

• Who is affected: People, families, and communities dealing with opioid misuse and overdose nationwide .
• What changes: A formal show of support for overdose awareness and a push for stronger efforts to address the opioid crisis .
• When: Tied to Overdose Awareness Day, with a focus on ongoing efforts to reduce overdoses .