Pennsylvania SR121 designates August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

Pennsylvania SR121 designates August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" to raise awareness of drug overdoses and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. The resolution acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends of those who have died or suffered permanent injury from overdoses. It also aims to send a message to current and former substance users that they are valued and that overdose death is preventable. The resolution requests the Governor to order flags be flown at half-staff and to issue a proclamation calling for appropriate activities and programs to observe the day.

Pennsylvania SR121 designates August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

Pennsylvania SR121 designates August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" to raise awareness of drug overdoses and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. The resolution acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends of those who have died or suffered permanent injury from overdoses. It also aims to send a message to current and former substance users that they are valued and that overdose death is preventable. The resolution requests the Governor to order flags be flown at half-staff and to issue a proclamation calling for appropriate activities and programs to observe the day.