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Governor Hogan Honors International Overdose Awareness Day and Recognizes September as Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that all flags in Maryland will be flown at half-staff today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The occasion is observed annually on August 31st in remembrance of people around the world who have lost their lives to drug overdose and to help raise awareness regarding the substance use crisis. “The disease of addiction affects all Maryland communities, and I invite all Marylanders to join me in honoring the lives we have lost to this crisis,” said Governor Hogan. “It is also important that we lift up the stories of those in recovery. We know that treatment and recovery works, and it is my sincerest hope raising awareness will help others on their recovery journeys.” This evening, Government House in Annapolis will be lit purple this evening to mark the occasion. Governor Hogan also issued a proclamation recognizing September as Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month. In addition to honoring individuals who died of an overdose, International Overdose Awareness Day and Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month are intended to help decrease stigma surrounding addiction and to increase awareness of resources available to individuals living with substance use disorders. The State of Maryland recently released its strategy for […]

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