Designates August 31, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Delaware and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff.
Delaware SJR9 designates August 31, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff at state facilities. The resolution acknowledges the impact of the opioid epidemic, noting a decline in overdose deaths but an increase in polysubstance use and synthetic opioids. It encourages local governments, businesses, and individuals to join in lowering the state flag to half-staff in observance. The resolution also highlights the risks associated with polydrug use and the presence of veterinary sedatives in the drug supply.
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