'One Pill Can Kill': Chicago aims to combat drug use, overdoses
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A push to prevent drug use and overdoses happened on Chicago?s South Side on Tuesday. A number of officials and experts came together to talk about the rising problem.

FDA approves nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses

U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.

Rainbow fentanyl: Ohio AG warns of ‘death disguised as candy’

Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.

Chicago CTA to install Narcan vending machine amid opioid epidemic

As the city of Chicago grapples with record overdoses, the CTA is launching a new pilot program to increase access to life-saving tools.

CTA  to install Narcan vending machine at 95th Red Line station
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As the city of Chicago grapples with record overdoses, the CTA is launching a new pilot program to increase access to life-saving tools.

Deadly drug 'Tranq' on the rise in Chicago area
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Drug dealers are selling powders and pills that contain fentanyl, but now a dangerous animal tranquilizer is being added to the mix. Xylazine in humans can cause open wounds, amputations and even death.

'Tranq' in Chicago: Officials warn of new street drug causing massive harm

Drug dealers are selling powders and pills that contain fentanyl, but now a dangerous animal tranquilizer is being added to the mix. Xylazine in humans can cause open wounds, amputations and even death.

Special Report preview: Raising awareness about the dangers of 'Tranq'
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Drug dealers are selling powders and pills that contain fentanyl, but now a dangerous animal tranquilizer is being added to the mix. Xylazine in humans can cause open wounds, amputations and even death.

Counterfeit pill bust leads to arrest of Antioch man
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A man is facing felony counterfeit drug trafficking charges after allegedly being found with fentanyl-laced pills and a gun in the north suburban Antioch.

Narcan approved to be sold over-the-counter by FDA
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.

Researchers working on fentanyl vaccine as drug overdoses spike
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From chickenpox to Covid-19, there?s a vaccine for that. But have you ever heard of one that could help fight the nation?s opioid epidemic? In a Fox 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews finds out more about a possible fentanyl vaccine.

Antioch to host opioid awareness resource fair

Antioch is hosting its first-ever Opioid and Drug Awareness Resource Fair as police say they have seen an increase in drug use and overdose deaths.

Congress looks for ways to curb fentanyl overdoses
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Tens of thousands of Americans are dying each year due to the opioid crisis. Now, members of the Congressional Committee are looking for ways to fight back.

Suburban high school students learn to administer NARCAN as opioid overdoses skyrocket

More than 60 students will receive training on first-aid procedures, including CPR, defibrillator use, ways to stop bleeding and the administration of NARCAN, commonly used for opioid overdose treatment.

Students learn how to administer NARCAN
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Wednesday was all about education and prevention. EMS organizers want to ensure that high school students are able to recognize if someone is experiencing a medical episode, including an overdose.