Families here in Tampa Bay, joining together to heal from the loss of loved ones while also helping others for international overdose Awareness Day. Thanks for joining us for 10 Tampa Bay. This weekend, I'm Miranda Parnell. The centers for Disease control and prevention says drug overdose deaths are presenting a public health crisis. And 10 Tampa Bay, Angelica Bruton attended a vigil this evening where loved ones focused on honoring those who've lost their lives. People here at this vigil, tell me this event reminds them of the many memories they have with people they've lost over the years. It also reminds them of how much work needs to be done to prevent others from having a drug overdose. This is the first time I've done this event. Andrew Guillo says today it's all about releasing the pain. One of my best friends passed away three years ago from an overdose and several close friends of mine as well. Her shop is decorated with photos of her favorite memories with people she's lost. Obviously, he's a big reason that I I chose to, to do this vigil. Um One of the big reasons and I just, I feel like it's important to have because he reminds me of good times. Gillo says, gatherings like this one, let her see how many others support her in our healing as well. I lost my brother 12 years ago. 12. Yeah. So since then, it's been an insane amount of friends as well following him. But of course, he's the most impactful one that I've lost. And so I just feel like it's important to be talked about. People say it's also important to discuss preventative and life saving measures like Narcan. It's very simple to use. It comes usually in a box of two um because you typically will need a second dose before the 911 gets there. Doctor Aina with River Oaks Addiction Treatment Center says Narcan can help reverse an opioid overdose, but it doesn't address addiction. Narcan has been very helpful in saving lives. But I think the biggest impact that's gonna happen on is gonna be preventing the overdoses by seeking treatment. There are free Narcan nasal spray kits at several Pinellas County Health Department locations. You can visit the 10 Tampa Bay app to find out where those are in Seminole Angelica Bruton, 10 Tampa Bay. If you or someone else you need needs help, you can find that information on the free 10 Tampa Bay app.