ADRIAN — Lenawee County Commissioners recognized upcoming efforts to raise awareness about drug overdoses and recovery during their meeting Wednesday.
The Board proclaimed August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Lenawee County.
The proclamation cited 2023 data showing nine Lenawee County residents died from overdoses, while 222 non-fatal overdose-related emergency department visits were reported locally. Statewide, 2,931 overdose deaths and more than 28,000 non-fatal emergency department visits were reported that year.
Commissioners emphasized prevention, treatment and long-term recovery support while encouraging residents to recognize overdose warning signs, support access to recovery services and help reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders.