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.

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.