Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
How one state is cracking down on the fentanyl crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a statewide fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) this week.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
FDA approves 'non-opioid' painkiller
Many public health experts warn of the additive qualities of powerful opioid painkillers. One pharmaceutical company is revealing its new pill that it says does away with those dangers.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Chicago recovery center helps combat city's opioid crisis by focusing on employment, family support
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition works to change the stigma around addiction
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
CDC reports sharp rise in carfentanil-related overdose deaths in Illinois
The CDC's latest report on drug overdose deaths reveals a startling new trend. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a closer look at the rare cause behind some of these deaths.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths, homicides down in 2024, data show
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Carol Stream hosts opioid crisis discussion focused on saving lives
The opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the nation, including Chicago and its suburbs.
Carol Stream hosts opioid crisis discussion focused on saving lives
The opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the nation, including Chicago and its suburbs.
Fentanyl education made mandatory in Illinois high schools
Fentanyl overdoses and poisonings are the number one cause of death for americans ages 18 to 45, and in 2022, there were over 2,000 opioid overdose deaths in Cook County.
Cook County man arrested for allegedly supplying fatal dose of narcotics to victim
A Cook County man was arrested this week after he allegedly supplied illegal narcotics to another man, who subsequently died of an overdose last year.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Lurie Children's Hospital tackles teen substance abuse with treatment, prevention programs
Through treatment and prevention, Lurie Children's Hospital is working to combat substance abuse in teens. During National Prevention Week and ahead of summer break – when experts typically see a spike in young people doing drugs – doctors are raising awareness about the dangers of drug use in adolescents.