Memory day in Weiden: Remember 21 drug deaths with music and heart

Memory day in Weiden: Remember 21 drug deaths with music and heart

Weiden, Deutschland - On July 21, a memorial event will take place in Weiden for all those people who lost their lives in the Upper Palatinate last year due to drug use. The event, which is organized by the Caritas specialist outpatient clinics Weiden and Tirschenreuth, begins at 2.30 p.m. in the pavilion of the Max Reger Park. The day is musically framed by the well -known songwriter Hubert Treml, who will lighten the difficult occasion with his sounds.

The center of the commemoration is 21 drug deaths, which were recorded in the region last year. The average age of the deceased was a sad 39 years. These shocking numbers illustrate the urgency to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and to offer the affected people and their relatives.

set a common sign

The memorial event should not only serve to memorize the deceased, but also set an example: addiction is a serious problem that affects many people. "We cordially invite all parents, relatives and interested parties to this remedy," says Caritas. The goal is to educate about addiction and their consequences and to promote understanding for those affected.

Caritas specialist outpatient clinics are active with various help offers, including self -help groups, individual consultations and outpatient aftercare. According to [Caritas Weiden] (https://www.caritas-weiden.de/beraten-und-holfen/achambulanz-fuer-sucht problems/), 171 people were looking for support for illegal drugs last year. The "Take Home Naloxone" project is particularly remarkable, in which relatives are able to intervene in an emergency in opioid overdoses.

help offers and preventive measures

The specialist outpatient clinics not only offer acute help, but also long -term support. Patients who have completed long -term treatment to wean alcohol or medication can benefit from outpatient aftercare. This includes individual and group talks as well as relatives talks and aims to make life without addictive substances.

The need for such measures is also confirmed by the data of the Federal Drug Officer. Hochmarungen were published here that show that medication with high abuse and addiction potential such as pain relievers and antidepressants, as well as stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine are a major problem.

The commemoration day for drugote is more than just an event; He is a call to society to recognize and act the dangers of drugs. "There is something," said the organizers, who hope to give important impulses for prevention work through this event and to give a voice.