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Yes, Erin had fallen into the quicksand of addiction by self medicating her depression. For a long time, she did not believe there was any hope of a way out. But in the last few weeks of her life, she seemed to be ready to gear up for the fight to get out of a life she was tired of. Erin started dreaming again of an education so she could make a difference in the lives of kids who face the same challenges she did in her young teen life.
International Overdose Awareness Day started in the back yard of a Melbourne, Australia substance abuse crisis center in 2001. Today it is a global event held on August 31st each year. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of overdose and spread the message that a tragic overdose is preventable. The theme for 2015 is Rethink and Remember.
The theme, Rethink, is the second focus of the Chia family in an organization we want to start called "Keep Our Kids Alive." We believe the war on drugs is not going to be won by our government with a sole focus on supply. We believe the war will be won where families, communities, schools and churches come together to combat the ever increasing demand for drugs by young people, especially for drugs like heroin. Both parents and kids need a better understanding of the permenant mental health problems any drug can cause, "it's just weed" included. The Chias are setting up a website and want to connect with like-minded parents, school administrators, church and local leaders to stop the abuse before it starts, and better handle abuse once it starts, in a way that will keep families whole and our kids alive. We will keep everyone updated on a weekly basis with our progress.
Meanwhile, on Monday, August 31st, take a minute to remember any one you know who passed accidentally by an overdose and pay them tribute.
Thank all of you who have supported our family so far. We want now to take the strength you have given us, and pass it on to other families who find themselves in our same situation and keep as many other families from ever having to deal with this in the first place. God Bless. The Chias.
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