Utah's Governor has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day.
Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose Awareness Day was officially recognized in Utah starting in 2021.“We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Utahns battling addiction and mental health challenges,” said Gov. Cox. “We must continue addressing the root causes leading to overdoses in our communities.
According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, 603 Utahns died as a result of drug overdoses in 2021. That same year the department says that 67% of the overdose deaths were related to opioids and 29% were related to fentanyl.According to the CDC, International Overdose Awareness Day marks a day to remember those who have died from drug overdoses, acknowledge the grief of those left behind, and share prevention strategies.
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