Category: Opioids

Surgeon general: Ending stigma is key to addressing opioid crisis

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 10, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0

Stigma is one of the biggest health threats facing the nation, and ending it is a key factor in addressing the opioid epidemic, United States Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said Friday in Chicago.

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$1.6 million in grants supports Illinois’ opioid efforts

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 5, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0

The federal government awarded eight Illinois groups with $1.6 million to develop plans to provide treatment for those impacted by the opioid epidemic, according to a recent statement.

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Pritzker pledges additional support to address opioid epidemic

by Ryan Voyles | May 6, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday that his administration plans to seek more federal money and take additional steps to address the opioid epidemic.

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DHS received $15 million to address state’s opioid crisis

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 15, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Department of Human Services has received $15 million in federal dollars to further combat the opioid crisis.

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Illinois latest to sue Purdue Pharma over opioid epidemic

by Jack Kelly | Apr 9, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories | 0

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing Purdue Pharma, alleging the company used “deceptive” marketing practices to significantly increase opioid prescriptions.

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