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HEALTHJun 29 · 10:30 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESElvia Malagón

Illinois sees dramatic drop in opioid overdose deaths

Illinois saw a 36% decrease in opioid overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024, with synthetic opioid deaths dropping 38%. Cook County and Chicago reported a 37% decline. Experts attribute the drop to expanded treatment access, Narcan distribution, and harm reduction strategies.

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