opioid epidemic

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To Help Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Funding for Family Guidance Center Mobile Unit

Silence DoGood - March 11, 2024

According to Commissioner Gordon, the southern Cook County area saw an 82% increase in opioid overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to previous years. #opioid

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Several Bills Being Considered by Illinois’ Governor Deal With Opioid Epidemic

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - July 6, 2023

The governor has already signed a bill into law requiring concerts with 1,000 people or more to have opioid-overdose antidotes on hand along with trained staff who can administer the drugs. #opioid

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