130 Die

overdose
remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-44.

Ways to get involved

BECOME A

NTX Overdose
Awareness Day

Monday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.
Lawn of the Denton Courthouse on the Square
110 W. Hickory St., Denton, TX

Speakers, Resource Providers, Memorial

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News

24% decline in deaths---still almost 200 people die each day in US

New provisional data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System predict a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12 months ending in September 2024, compared to the previous year. This is the most recent national data available and shows a continued steep decline in overdose deaths. Provisional data shows about 87,000 drug overdose deaths from October 2023 to September 2024, down from around 114,000 the previous year. This is the fewest overdose deaths in any 12-month period since June 2020.

CDC Statistics

Medication-Assisted Treatment: Why Federal Agencies Call MAT the Gold Standard

The numbers are staggering. In 2022, the United States reported 81,806 opioid-involved overdose deaths, the highest number in any previous year. These fatalities represent lives lost to a crisis that continues to devastate families and communities across America.

Keep Reading

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Options

The use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, provides a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Medications used are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are clinically driven and tailored to meet each patient’s needs.

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How it Started

The first North Texas Overdose Awareness Day was held in 2018 as a part of a global network, with the purpose of remembering those lost to overdose, providing valuable information on overdose prevention, and growing community awareness in North Texas. Held on the lawn at the old courthouse in downtown Denton, Texas, the event began as a way to honor Randy Roland and the many others lost to drug overdose in the North Texas area.

Our Purpose

Unite and educate the community against the opioid epidemic
Provide resources and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction
Reduce the stigma of overdose and addiction
Remember those who have lost their lives to overdose

Part of a Larger Network

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31 each year to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that overdose death is preventable. It was initiated in 2001 by The Salvation Army in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, community members, government, and non-government organizations have held hundreds of events each year all over the world to raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose. IOAD is coordinated by the non-profit Australian public health organization, the Penington Institute.

Our 2026 Sponsors

In Memory of

Josh Berry
Caleb Calvert
Chance Conover
Gregory Frayne
Hunter Godsey
Kobe Kreps
Andrew Lewis, Forever 24
Cullen Logan, Forever 38
Aaron Milam
Melissa Regina Mowery
Max Rhodes
Randy Roland
Cassidy Seward
Kendel Michelle Snipes
Holden Stucky

Jeff and Gina Morgan

Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

Slater Development Inc.

How to become a Sponsor

Contact us to become a sponsor. A limited number of $250 and $100 sponsorships available. Sponsor benefits: resource table guaranteed, name on event T-shirt, listing on social media and website, recognition from stage at the event.

our 2026 Resource Providers

A Family Place Counseling

Angelina Lives On

Authentic Counseling and Coaching Center

Bash’en Fentanyl 4 Sebastian

Because CULLEN

Case Memories Photo Booth

Celebrate Recovery Denton

CMA: A Vision for You (Crystal Meth Anonymous)

Cook Childrens and North TX Poison Control

DCPH Links Mental Health Navigation Team

Drug Enforcement Administration

Denton County Drug Treatment Court

Denton Co unty Friends of the Family

Denton County MHMR Center

Denton Freedom House

Denton ISD Health Services

Denton Police Dept. Outreach Unit

Denton Serenity Nar-Anon Family Group

Denton Vote Group

DHREAM (DFW Harm Reduction Education Access Movement

Empower Quest Street Outreach in Denton

No Saints Here: Federation of Families-Texas

Flower Mound Counseling

FUMC Denton

Goline Roland Law Firm

HIDTA/Joint Counterdrug Task Force

Ignite U 1

Interfaith Denton

Jessie’s Light

Limitless Counseling Group

LIVEGY

Mama T Butterflies

Mandy Metts Makes

McCraw Law Group

NAMI North Texas

Pushing Up Lilies Podcast

Recovery Resource Council

Restoration Youth & Family

RISE Center-UNT

George and Sarah Roland Lawyers

R.O.O. Reacting to Opioid Overdose

Roots Renewal Ranch

Safe Minds, Strong Hearts

Salvation Army

Santé Center for Healing

Serve Denton

Shatterproof

Texas Treatment Services, Denton

The Addiction Recovery Center by Texas Health

The Art Room Denton

The Denton Wesley–UNT

Unity Recovery

UNT Dept. of Rehabilitation & Health Services

Valley Hope Grapevine

Winning the Fight

How to become a Resource Provider (no COST)

Contact us to become a resource provider; spaces are limited. There is no cost; we will provide a table and chair set up. You bring your knowledge and resources to share with the community. You will be listed on our social media, website and Thank You signage at event.

2025 Event Pictures

Images coming soon.