Dedicated In Loving Memory
These are some of the lives behind the numbers. Every Angel was someone’s child, sibling, parent, or friend.
Our Mission
To empower and engage the public in working toward change, raising awareness, and collaborating efforts to combat the synthetic drug crisis.
We stand with families who have lost loved ones to drug-induced homicide and synthetic poisoning. We work to replace silence and stigma with remembrance, education, and accountability.
Our Objectives
These commitments guide everything we do.
Support Grieving Families
Provide support to families grieving the loss of a loved one to drug-induced homicide and other drug-related deaths.
Legislative Accountability
Fight for legislative change that holds drug traffickers and dealers legally accountable for deaths resulting from dealing illicit drugs.
Public Awareness
Bring awareness of the devastating number of lives lost to fentanyl, carfentanil, and other synthetic poisons.
Education & Understanding
Educate and support the public as it relates to stigma and the lack of understanding of the disease of addiction.
HALOs to Honor All Loved Ones
Our HALOs are points that members earn through positive participation on the site — logging in, supporting memorials, and engaging with the community. They can be used for recognition, memorial features, and more.
Learn More About HALOsFrom Our Articles
Stories, updates, and awareness from the APALD community.
DXM
What is DXM? Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as…
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The Association of People Against Lethal Drugs
The Association of People Against Lethal Drug (APALD) is a grassroots 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on addressing the synthetic drug epidemic, particularly the dangers…
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Synthetic Opioids
What are Synthetic Opioids? Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine…
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Psilocybin
What is Psilocybin? Psilocybin comes from certain types of psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin is metabolized in the body to the active drug psilocyn, also present in many of the same…
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Events & Community
Find rallies, awareness events, and opportunities to stand with families and help bring attention to this crisis. We are working to get into local schools to speak with students and faculty.
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