New funding looks to tackle opioid epidemic
A new effort underway to deal with the overdose epidemic in the US on a federal level.
A new effort underway to deal with the overdose epidemic in the US on a federal level.
Over-the-counter Narcan will soon be available for $45 at major retail pharmacies
In a move to combat the opioid crisis in American, the life-saving nasal spray naloxone, also known as Narcan, will now be available to purchase over-the-counter.
In a move to combat the opioid crisis in American, the life-saving nasal spray naloxone, also known as Narcan, will now be available to purchase over-the-counter.
Chicago recognizes 'Overdose Awareness Week' with events
From prevention to life-saving Narcan, events across the Chicago area on Monday focused on tackling the opioid epidemic.
From prevention to life-saving Narcan, events across the Chicago area on Monday focused on tackling the opioid epidemic.
2,000 Narcan doses donated to Cook County to combat opioid epidemic
From prevention to life-saving Narcan, events across the Chicago area on Monday focused on tackling the opioid epidemic.
From prevention to life-saving Narcan, events across the Chicago area on Monday focused on tackling the opioid epidemic.
Cook County receives Narcan donation that could save 2,000 lives
Cook County received a major Narcan donation this week.
Cook County received a major Narcan donation this week.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools
Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it’s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.
Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it’s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.
Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools
Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it?s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.
Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it?s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.
Narcan dispensed through vending machine at St. Charles recovery center
A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.
A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.
Narcan boxes installed across Evanston to combat opioid overdoses
The city of Evanston is launching a new chapter in its fight against opioid overdoses.
The city of Evanston is launching a new chapter in its fight against opioid overdoses.
Long lines at Lollapalooza for naloxone -- an overdose reversal drug
Some of the long lines at Lollapalooza are not for t-shirts or food.
Some of the long lines at Lollapalooza are not for t-shirts or food.
Narcan dispensers installed on Chicago sidewalks to combat opioid deaths
Naloxone dispensers are being installed on Chicago sidewalks as part of an effort to reduce overdose deaths from opioids and give people another chance of getting clean.
Naloxone dispensers are being installed on Chicago sidewalks as part of an effort to reduce overdose deaths from opioids and give people another chance of getting clean.
Cook County breaks opioid overdose record with 2,000 deaths logged in 2022
Cook County residents continue to die of opioid overdoses at an unprecedented rate, with fatalities reaching an all-time high last year, according to data released Tuesday.
Cook County residents continue to die of opioid overdoses at an unprecedented rate, with fatalities reaching an all-time high last year, according to data released Tuesday.
Mobile overdose prevention unit launched in Cook County to combat rising opioid deaths
A mobile overdose prevention unit has been deployed on the streets of Cook County, made possible by a grant aimed at addressing the increasing opioid overdose crisis.
A mobile overdose prevention unit has been deployed on the streets of Cook County, made possible by a grant aimed at addressing the increasing opioid overdose crisis.
Mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets
A mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets of Cook County. The mobile unit was made possible by a grant.
A mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets of Cook County. The mobile unit was made possible by a grant.
McHenry County reports increase in suspected fatal overdoses
The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.
The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.
McHenry County reports increase in suspected fatal overdoses
The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.
The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.
'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
Mount Prospect man charged after selling drugs packaged in Valentine's Day chocolate box: officials
A man was charged for allegedly possessing multiple guns while trafficking fentanyl and other drugs in the Chicago suburbs.
A man was charged for allegedly possessing multiple guns while trafficking fentanyl and other drugs in the Chicago suburbs.