The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

08/27/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 10:25

International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31

Join us on Monday, Aug. 31, for International Overdose Awareness Day. We gather to remember loved ones lost, support those in recovery and share life-saving prevention tools. Wear purple to show your support for those whose lives have been impacted by overdose.

Where: Madison Plaza at 920 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN

When: Monday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

What: Pick up a purple ribbon sticker, enjoy a Crumbl cookie, contribute to the remembrance wall, learn about resources for preventing overdose and/or sign up to participate in a naloxone training.

Together, we can make Tennessee overdose rates crumble!

Sponsored by UT Health Sciences Wellness Program

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