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.
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.
Chicago 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.
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.
New report links China to fentanyl trafficking in the U.S.
A new report from the House Select Committee links China to drug trafficking here in the United States.
A new report from the House Select Committee links China to drug trafficking here in the United States.
Lake County seizes record-breaking amount on fentanyl in 2023
Lake County officials reported the seizure of over 17,000 fentanyl-laced pills last year by its Special Investigations Group.
Lake County officials reported the seizure of over 17,000 fentanyl-laced pills last year by its Special Investigations Group.
Cook County launches mobile overdose prevention outreach van
The van will serve the hardest-hit communities throughout the county.
The van will serve the hardest-hit communities throughout the county.
Cook County launches mobile overdose prevention outreach van
Cook County Health is launching a mobile overdose prevention outreach van.
Cook County Health is launching a mobile overdose prevention outreach van.
Companies starting to use A.I. counterfeit drug detection
Counterfeit drugs are killing Americans and now some companies are turning to technology for help.
Counterfeit drugs are killing Americans and now some companies are turning to technology for help.
FDA investigates 'gas station heroin' supplements
A supplement sold at gas stations has been compared to opioids for its addictive, pain relieving effects.
A supplement sold at gas stations has been compared to opioids for its addictive, pain relieving effects.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
Frightening new data reveals alarming rate of drug overdose deaths among children in Cook County
UCLA researchers have released new data indicating that death rates among teens in Cook County surpass the national average.
UCLA researchers have released new data indicating that death rates among teens in Cook County surpass the national average.
Alarming rate of drug overdose deaths among children in Cook County
UCLA researchers have released new data indicating that death rates among teens in Cook County surpass the national average.
UCLA researchers have released new data indicating that death rates among teens in Cook County surpass the national average.
Teen overdose deaths reach record high in 2022 despite decline in drug use
A new report in the New England Journal of Medicine published on Wednesday shows overdose deaths in US teens hit an all-time high in 2022, with the equivalent of a high school classroom of teens dying every week across the country. Overdoses are now the 3rd leading cause of death in kids under 19 in the US. The bleak record comes even as teen drug use is at its lowest rate in almost 50 years.
A new report in the New England Journal of Medicine published on Wednesday shows overdose deaths in US teens hit an all-time high in 2022, with the equivalent of a high school classroom of teens dying every week across the country. Overdoses are now the 3rd leading cause of death in kids under 19 in the US. The bleak record comes even as teen drug use is at its lowest rate in almost 50 years.
New Illinois law mandates fentanyl education in schools
The CDC estimates one American dies every five minutes from a drug poisoning. Last year in Cook County, 90% of opioid deaths involved fentanyl. Illinois lawmakers explain the importance of fentanyl education in schools.
The CDC estimates one American dies every five minutes from a drug poisoning. Last year in Cook County, 90% of opioid deaths involved fentanyl. Illinois lawmakers explain the importance of fentanyl education in schools.
Fake Xanax pills hospitalize Chicago-area trio
Three young adults from the Chicago area were hospitalized with serious injuries, and one was in a coma after ingesting fake Xanax pills, according to the CDC.
Three young adults from the Chicago area were hospitalized with serious injuries, and one was in a coma after ingesting fake Xanax pills, according to the CDC.
Opioid overdose deaths remain steady in Cook County, fentanyl dominates
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County appear to have held steady last year, with over 90 percent of those deaths involving fentanyl.
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County appear to have held steady last year, with over 90 percent of those deaths involving fentanyl.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths remain steady, fentanyl dominates
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County appear to have held steady last year, with over 90 percent of those deaths involving fentanyl.
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County appear to have held steady last year, with over 90 percent of those deaths involving fentanyl.
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.
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.
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.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.