WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event was held in Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.
There were speakers, informational tables, and a memory walk.
Organizers say it's all about remembering friends and loved ones who have passed away and spreading the message that you don't have to battle the disease alone.
"It affects everybody. It doesn't discriminate. It's nice to be with people who have been where you're at. It's hard to lose somebody to addiction. There's a lot of judgment, not only on the person but on the family members, so it's nice to be able to come and talk to people who are going through the same thing," said organizer Carol Coolbaugh.
Folks could also learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.