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Every life lost to an overdose is a tragedy, but every life saved is a reason to keep fighting. August is Overdose Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to remember the Arkansans and Americans we have lost to the overdose crisis while recognizing the progress we are making to prevent future tragedies. Overdose deaths are declining nationally, signaling that our efforts to address this crisis are working thanks to innovative steps being taken by communities nationwide, including our own. But we cannot mistake progress for victory. Fentanyl and other opioids continue to threaten families and