3 men charged after Carol Stream man overdosed on fentanyl, heroin
Three men have been charged after a Carol Stream man overdosed on fentanyl and heroin earlier this year.
Three men have been charged after a Carol Stream man overdosed on fentanyl and heroin earlier this year.
DEA Chicago Division seizes 77,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, makes 22 arrests
'SIGNIFICANT THREATS TO PUBLIC SAFETY': The DEA Chicago Division seized 24 kilograms of fentanyl, including 77,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, made 22 arrests and seized 13 guns throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin as a part of a nationwide law enforcement effort to address the increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills.
'SIGNIFICANT THREATS TO PUBLIC SAFETY': The DEA Chicago Division seized 24 kilograms of fentanyl, including 77,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, made 22 arrests and seized 13 guns throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin as a part of a nationwide law enforcement effort to address the increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills.
Chicago hospital training people to use Narcan to help prevent overdose deaths
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Chicago hospital training people on how to use Narcan
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Pandemic exacerbating opioid abuse, overdoses
Dr. Tom Britton, president and CEO of Gateway Foundation, talks about how the pandemic has worsened the opioid crisis.
Dr. Tom Britton, president and CEO of Gateway Foundation, talks about how the pandemic has worsened the opioid crisis.
Opioid deaths spike across Chicago during the pandemic
State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) talks about why Chicago residents have struggled with substance abuse during the pandemic and what he's doing to address the burgeoning public health crisis.
State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) talks about why Chicago residents have struggled with substance abuse during the pandemic and what he's doing to address the burgeoning public health crisis.
California considers paying drug addicts to stay sober
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
Overdose deaths surge in 2020 amid pandemic
The year 2020 led to another new record no one wanted – overdose deaths.
The year 2020 led to another new record no one wanted – overdose deaths.
93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new record
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
Narcotics Diversion Program expanding in Chicago amid increase in overdoses
The Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program is expanding in Chicago amid a citywide increase in drug overdoses.
The Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program is expanding in Chicago amid a citywide increase in drug overdoses.
J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis
As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.
As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.
Officials urge participation in Saturday's Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Dr. David Kalainov from Northwestern Medicine and Todd Smith from DEA Chicago talk about the importance of keeping unused prescription drugs out of the household and away from children.
Dr. David Kalainov from Northwestern Medicine and Todd Smith from DEA Chicago talk about the importance of keeping unused prescription drugs out of the household and away from children.
Opioid crisis exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic
State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) talks about how the pandemic has only worsened the lives of those struggling with opioid addiction and how lawmakers plan to address it.
State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) talks about how the pandemic has only worsened the lives of those struggling with opioid addiction and how lawmakers plan to address it.
How narcotics-free surgeries could impact the opioid crisis
Dr. Lawrence Iteld, founder of Iteld Plastic Surgery, talks about the industry-wide transition to less addictive painkillers as patients recovery from surgery.
Dr. Lawrence Iteld, founder of Iteld Plastic Surgery, talks about the industry-wide transition to less addictive painkillers as patients recovery from surgery.
Chicago Heights mom honors lives lost to opioids with 'Black Balloon Day'
Aisha Betancourt previews Black Balloon Day on March 6th, a day that honors the lives and memories of those lost to the opioid crisis.
Aisha Betancourt previews Black Balloon Day on March 6th, a day that honors the lives and memories of those lost to the opioid crisis.
Cook County registers record number of gun-related homicides, opioid deaths in 2020
Cook County reported more gun and opioid deaths in 2020 than any other year on record, officials said Friday.
Cook County reported more gun and opioid deaths in 2020 than any other year on record, officials said Friday.
Managing substance abuse, mental health issues during COVID-19
Chris Gleason, chief clinical officer at BRIGHTSIDE Recovery, talks about how the pandemic has exacerbated substance abuse.
Chris Gleason, chief clinical officer at BRIGHTSIDE Recovery, talks about how the pandemic has exacerbated substance abuse.
DOJ sues Walmart over role in America’s opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Cook County launches new initiative to curb opioid overdoses
Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner, talks about the frightening number of opioid deaths in the county this year.
Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner, talks about the frightening number of opioid deaths in the county this year.
Cook County sees record opioid deaths in midst of pandemic
Cook County will see its deadliest year for fatal opioid overdoses when 2020 ends, the county’s chief medical examiner said Wednesday.
Cook County will see its deadliest year for fatal opioid overdoses when 2020 ends, the county’s chief medical examiner said Wednesday.