The annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Presentation and Candlelight Vigil was held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 05:00 pm, at the PHSC West Campus Performing Arts Center. Over the course of the evening, everyone showed support for families and friends, remembering, and honoring the hundreds we have lost to overdose in Pasco County, and recognized the thousands in our community who are suffering from the disease of addiction.

Photos of those lost to overdose were placed on the memorial wall the night of the vigil. Community Leaders discussed the various issues of substance misuse facing Pasco County and how you can get involved.

There was a wonderful turn out of support from so many in our community! The hope is that one day NOPE will only be of the past and Stigma will no longer exist. NOPE will continue to support, break down barriers, bring change and be the voice of those before us! Recovery is possible!

The event is a beautiful and effective way to remember those we have lost to overdose and learn about recovery efforts here in Pasco County. Vendors, Speakers, and candlelight vigil in a night of remembrance.

About Pasco County Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention - ASAP

The ASAP coalition works to mobilize the community to prevent substance use by implementing evidence based strategies that produce environmental level change. We meet the 4th Tuesday of every month on zoom from 10am-11:30am. All are welcome to attend. Current committees are dedicated tackling important issues such as Substance Exposed Newborns, Underage Drinking, and Prescription Drug Use. Visit our website for more info at: www.empoweredcommunities.org