Barriers to recovery from substance use can take many forms: fear of judgment or discrimination, a lack of supportive relationships, fear of w…
Stemming the tide of opioid addiction in Central Illinois takes that person-to-person connection, a realization that substance abuse disorder …
Naloxone and Narcan nasal spray in the emergency overdose kit bag used for recovery from narcotic opioid medications or street drugs overdose:…
Naloxone nasal spray from emergency overdose kit bag used for recovery from narcotic opioid medications or street drugs overdose.
Who carries naloxone? In Sangamon County, people ready to save someone’s life
Sponsors and advocates say studies have proven that an overdose is the leading cause of death for people recently released from correctional facilities.
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Manners Park and Jayne's Park will both be getting new Naloxone (Narcan) kits.
SPRINGFIELD, Il. (WAND) - A new vending machine located right next to the Phoenix Center provides harm reduction materials like needles, fenta…
CHICAGO (WAND) - Gov. JB Pritzker signed several measures looking to combat the national opioid crisis.