Vigil to Remember Drug Overdose Victims Set for Saturday in San Francisco

Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths hopes to draw attention to drug crisis and estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. last year

Jacqui Berlinn embraces her son Corey who is homeless and addicted to fentanyl, in San Francisco, Calif., on Feb. 22, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths is hoping to draw San Franciscans to a candlelight vigil this weekend recognizing the drug addiction and overdose deaths crisis this weekend.

“We are calling on the community to join us as we remember the lives lost to overdose and show support for those who are struggling with addiction,” said Jacqui Berlinn, a co-founder of the group. “We are inviting anyone who has lost a loved one to overdose or addiction, those who struggle with addiction, those who create policy around addiction, those who provide medical services to those struggling with addiction, and anyone affected by addiction.”