Since 2012, this international event has been coordinated by the Penington Institute.
This article is a testimony to their stories and efforts.
Dead people have no chance to recover and make positive changes in their lives.
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Beckmann notes that they do email blasts to reach different segments of the community.
“Overdose is preventable,” she says.
Deb Beckmann, MA
Be empathetic and dont judge people for their substance use.
Celebrate those that made it into and maintain recovery.
Beckmann highlights, “Have NARCAN on hand.
Any place with a public restroom should have [Naloxone] and employees trained in its use.
Lastly, talk to your children about substances.
You may not think it is in your community but you would be wrong.”
“Beempatheticand dont judge people for theirsubstance use.
Celebrate those that made it into and maintain recovery,” she says.
We have a few opportunities for community outreach, and they are increasing."
Viewing it [like that] can impact our mental health."
You didnt cause it, cant cure it and cant control it."
“I wish the public knew that brain cells that wire together fire together,” she says.
When someone changes, it has to be their choice, on their time, and on their terms.
Overdosing is usually an accidental byproduct of trying to achieve that better-than-good feeling."
“Sometimes we can get frustrated because we think we know whats best for others.
When someone changes, it has to be their choice, on their time, and on their terms.
Acceptance of that can bring us inner peace,” she says.
“We share the faces of our loved ones gone too soon,” she says.
MaryBeth Moore Zocco
I want the public to know that it can happen to anyone!
No one is safe!
Don’t say NOT MY CHILD!
“I want the public to know that it can happen to anyone!
No one is safe!
Don’t say NOT MY CHILD,” she says.
Bergdall notes that the pandemic impacted the already challenging work that her organization does.
Community support is very important so you can make a change or an impact.
“Multiple factors can trigger an overdose, it can happen to anyone.
Community support is very important to make it make a change or an impact,” she says.
One may ask, Was it an accident?
Will it happen again?
What can or should I do?
Inability to make sense of the event frequently results in what is known as an adjustment disorder."
They may have permanently impaired brain function, physical disabilities, and fewer opportunities.
When addressing problematic substance use, Dr. Drosnes recommends a kind, loving, and caring approach.
Dr. Drosnes highlights, “Most people who overdose, survive it with a resultant diminished quality of life.
They may have permanently impaired brain function, physical disabilities, and fewer opportunities.”
There are organizations that can help if you or they need support navigating substance use health.
