The consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is a major cause of preventable disease and illness in Australia.International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. 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.Today's chat is with a Harry Smith AOD Clinician and Nick Sourlos Clinical Pharmacist about Overdose Awareness. It is an informative chat, but full of great content. Alcoholics Anonymous Colac - Thursday St Andrew's Hall - Hesse StreetDuration: 60 minutesContact Alcoholics AnonymousNational 24 Hour Help LineCalls to this number connect to your nearest AA office or contact Directline - 1800 888 236 AOD Services Available: Barwon Health Colac - 1300 763 254 Talk to your GP...