Dedicated In Loving Memory
These are some of the lives behind the numbers. Every Angel was someone’s child, sibling, parent, or friend. Click on a photo to read about them.
We Are APALD!
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.
Members:
Earn HALOs & Help Support Our Angels
HALOs are points that members earn through positive participation on the site — logging in, supporting memorials, and engaging with the community. They can be then be used for premium features, memorial tributes, and more.
Learn More About HALOsFrom Our Articles
Stories, updates, and awareness from the APALD community.
Heroin
What is Heroin? Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants.…
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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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Write for APALD (A Contributor's Guide)
Welcome to the APALD contributor guide! As a registered member with contributor permissions, you can share stories, insights, and updates about recovery and illicit drug…
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Cocaine
What is Cocaine? White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks. Cocaine is an intense,…
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Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana
What is Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana? K2 and Spice are just two of the many trade names or brands for synthetic designer drugs that are intended to mimic THC, the main…
Read MoreTake Action!
Some of the other things you can find and do on our site.
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.
Find Events Near YouAPALD Media Gallery
View photos and flyers from events. Listen to APALD music, related podcasts, and radio promotions. Watch videos related to our mission or subscribe to our Youtube Channel.
Visit the Media GalleryMeet with us on Discord!
Reach out to any staff member and they will gladly arrange a day and time to meet with you on our Discord. Discord allows secure private and group audio and video communication.
Connect With Us!Contact Your Legislators
Find your federal and state officials and urge action on trafficking accountability and the synthetic drug crisis. We even provide you with a sample letter that you can adapt.
Find Your OfficialsFeatured Angels
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The Scale of this Crisis
If an airplane was dropping out of the sky every day, do you think our leaders would do something about it?
Stand With Us & Our Families
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