CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS BRING ATTENTION TO ADDICTION AND RECOVERY RESOURCES IN ADVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY

Washington, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:

Hartford, CT - In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Connecticut officials reaffirmed their commitment to combating the overdose crisis and bringing attention to addiction, recovery, and overdose prevention resources available to people across Connecticut. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. "Every community across our state and the nation has been touched by the opioid epidemic. As we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, we stand together to reme...