Fentanyl involved in 90% of Cook County opioid deaths last year: officials
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County last year are expected to match 2022's record, according to health officials.
Naloxone to hit Chicagoland gas stations in areas with significant reports of overdoses
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.
Naloxone to hit Chicagoland gas stations in areas with significant reports of overdoses
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.
Meth, fentanyl overdoses jump substantially
Methamphetamine is killing more Americans and health workers are worried about it. The drug is more popular and more deadly, leaving health officials and police scrambling to limit its spread.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Glendale Heights installs Narcan vending machine at city hall
DuPage County getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
Glendale Heights installs Narcan vending machine at city hall
DuPage County is getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
Opioid overdose crisis sweeps Cook County, prompting urgent action: 'the time to act is now'
Cook County authorities are sounding the alarm over an increase in opioid overdoses in the county.
Opioid overdose crisis sweeps Cook County, prompting urgent action
Cook County authorities are sounding the alarm over an increase in opioid overdoses in the county.
Cook County leaders raise alarm over increase in opioid overdoses
Cook County leaders are adopting a "treatment not trauma" approach in response to a recent rise in opioid overdoses.
McHenry Country installs Narcan vending machines
McHenry County officials installed four Narcan vending machines across the community. Narcan is a live saving medication that reverses the effects of an over dose. The vending machines will also have fentanyl test strips.
Louie's Law: Illinois legislation sets new standard for drug education in schools
For years, the primary approach to teaching kids about drugs was to "just say no." Now, a new Illinois law signed this summer is expanding that method.
Louie's Law: Legislation sets new standard for drug education in Illinois schools
For years, the primary approach to teaching kids about drugs was to "just say no." Now, a new Illinois law signed this summer is expanding that method.
Chicago area sees disturbing surge in youth drug overdoses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking a disturbing trend in drug overdose deaths. Younger and younger children are dying and it’s a trend we are seeing in the Chicago area.
Chicago area sees disturbing surge in youth drug overdoses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking a disturbing trend in drug overdose deaths. Younger and younger children are dying, and it’s a trend we are seeing in the Chicago area.
As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
CPD officer uses Narcan to help 2 migrants outside West Side police station
A Chicago police officer used Narcan to aid two migrants experiencing potential overdoses outside the Harrison District police station.
CCSO trains thousands to use narcan on International Overdose Awareness Day
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Cook County hosted an event to discuss the importance of naloxone training and training resources.
New funding looks to tackle opioid epidemic
A new effort underway to deal with the overdose epidemic in the US on a federal level.