Overdose Awareness Day has been a key remembrance event for those who have died from fatal drug overdoses since 2001. On August 31, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., thousands of people worldwide will stand beside the friends and families of fatal overdose victims to reflect on their losses.

This year a broad range of Massachusetts advocacy groups from across the state, including Somerville Overcoming Addiction, are coming together to host one event in Boston on the Common, representing all of Massachusetts, to show the country that not only is Massachusetts a “State Without Stigma,” but that we are also the “State of Awareness.” The event intends to reinforce the idea that no-one need feel shame or disgrace at the death of someone they love from drug overdose.

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Somerville Overcoming Addiction will be holding their 5th Annual Vigil at Trum Field on September 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm.