Behind each overdose statistic is a human story, followed by the heartbreak of the loved ones left behind.

Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR), which operates Saskatoon’s supervised consumption site, commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 by telling the stories of people who have died of an overdose on their social media.

These posts highlight their children, friends, hobbies and jobs.

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Kayla DeMong, Prairie Harm Reduction’s Executive Director, said it helps to humanize those who were lost.

“When we look at cri

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