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.
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
'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.
Sheila Lyons makes history as first woman to lead Chicago DEA field office
March is Women's History Month and on Thursday, FOX 32 Chicago spoke with a history-maker tasked with fighting the opioid crisis.
Medical researchers work to create fentanyl vaccine to fight nation's opioid epidemic
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?
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.
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.
Researches developing fentanyl vaccine
A team at the University of Houston has been working on a solution to the nation’s fentanyl crisis for nearly six years.