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ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new state law in Illinois will require that coroners notify law enforcement and the Department of Public Health when they find suspiciously high levels of fentanyl during an autopsy. House Bill 4942 requires that the Illinois Department of Public Health adopt rules that specific information needs to be included in a […]
In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy. Source link
The Overdose Memorial Tree is meant to honor people who died from an overdose and support their families. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For many during the holidays, there’s hope and joy. But for others, it’s a time of mourning. The Drug Overdose Support Group has helped Knox County families who have lost loved ones for more […]
BEMENT, Ill. (WCIA) — According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois had more than 3,000 overdose deaths in 2022. Piatt County wants to bring those numbers down, and they’re doing it one box at a time. ‘Help Stop Hate’ service launches in Illinois “We’re hoping to do what we can to prevent deaths,” […]
Drug overdose deaths dropped a record amount during the past year, according to provisional data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Wednesday. The CDC reported that 94,758 individuals died because of drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending May 2024 — a 15 percent drop from the previous 12-month period. The agency estimates […]