Research suggests that for every one fatality due to overdose, there are approximately 15 non-fatal overdoses, many resulting in hypoxic or anoxic brain injuries. OBIA is calling for:
✅ Routine screening
✅ Training for frontline workers
✅ Trauma-informed care
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This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ2S+ community — especially those living with brain injuries. At OBIA, we are committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
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Most people know that opioid overdoses can be fatal — but did you know that surviving an overdose can also cause lasting harm? Even when a life is saved, the brain may suffer from oxygen deprivation, leading to injuries that can affect memory, speech, movement & more.
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🎉 The June Issue of the OBIA Review is here! 🎉 The theme for this issue is Brain Injury Awareness. 📖 Read Here👉 ow.ly/Q3IR50W4l6J
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🧠This Brain Injury Awareness Month, OBIA is raising the alarm: When Overdose Doesn’t Kill – But Still Harms.
Read the full press release: obia.ca/events/brain...
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