Board of Commissioners Proclaims August 31 Overdose Awareness Day

To recognize the impact of addiction and drug overdose in our community, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, as Overdose Awareness Day in Forsyth County.

Addiction is defined by the American Medical Association as a chronic disease, and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were approximately 110,000 attributed overdose deaths in the United States during 2023, or 304 people per day.

The Board of Commissioners encourages all Forsyth County residents to learn about this disease and support the individuals and families affected by it.

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