The power of positive thinking was the central theme of all treatment sessions at Wedge Gardens in the last week of August, in the build-up to International Overdose Awareness Day being celebrated today (Friday, 31 August).

People being treated at the rehab centre were asked to write an inspirational message on a special blackboard. Messages like, ‘Don’t count the days, make the days count’ and ‘Recover, find peace, live free’ served as affirmation that addiction can be overcome with the will to start again and the support of a caring therapeutic team.

People are encouraged to wear silver today to spread awareness of International Overdose Day. This global event 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.

International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.

Wedge Gardens is Sanca-affiliated, and both the Sanca National Office and the Sanca National Academy of Learning are based at Wedge Gardens, which is easily accessible from Johannesburg, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni.

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