August 31 In connection with the International Day of Overdose Awareness, the Georgian Network for Harm Reduction, New Vector (Drug Users for Human Drug Policy (GENPUD) and member organizations of the Network will hold an information meeting: "Time to act, time to remember" - Time to act, time to remember , Online, with the help of Zoom Platform
The August 31 campaign aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. It is also important to start an evidence-based discussion on overdose prevention and drug policy. International Overdose Awareness Day shares the grief of family and friends who have lost a loved one to an overdose. The International Campaign honors those who have died or received permanent injuries due to drug overdoses. The international campaign aims to raise awareness of the problem of overdose deaths and to draw the attention of decision-makers to legal, human and supportive ways to prevent overdose.
Join us for an online news conference and learn more about the current situation and overdose prevention.
Sharing the meeting agenda:
• 14: 00-14: 10 - Maka Gogia - Georgian Harm Reduction Network - Named Drug Scene and Overdose among Harm Reduction Program Beneficiaries
• 14: 10-14: 20 - Irma Kirtadze - Alternative Georgia - How to behave during an overdose
• 14: 20-14: 30- Lasha Abesadze - New Vector
To attend the meeting, join the Zoom platform:
https: //zoom.us/j/95109584522 ...
Meeting ID: 951 0958 4522
Passcode: 569091
The campaign "Time to act, time to remember" offers the following activities, which can be done by anyone interested:
• Hold a memorial meeting / ceremony
• Plant a tree
• Invite a speaker
• Run an educational campaign
According to the latest data, there are about 50,000 injecting consumers in Georgia, which is an alarming figure for the population of our country. The issue of overdose management is especially relevant today in the entire civilized world, since new psychoactive substances have become widespread and every day a new species of substance appears on the market. It should be noted that the statistics of overdoses registered at the governmental level in Georgia are significantly different from the cases identified by the non-governmental sector.
Join us for an online meeting, mark the date right now
