Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram that describes the statistics surrounding opioid use, emerging trends, how to respond to an opioid overdose, how to use life-saving nasal naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips. The University of IL Extension has also partnered with the Cook County Department of Public Health to provide FREE naloxone and fentanyl test strips to be given out at the end of each program!