DIAL 911 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline
800-662-HELP (4357)
State of Illinois 24/7 hotline
for patients struggling with opioid use disorder
1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-234-6343)
Patient Help
Naloxone
Naloxone (also called Narcan) is a medication that can block the effects of an opioid overdose. Anyone can use it with proper training, and it may even be available free of charge.
Where to find Naloxone
AMA Video: How to Use Naloxone
10-Minute Naloxone Training Video
Opioid Medication Safety: The Role of Naloxone (video)
Education
Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose
IDHS/DASA Drug Overdose Prevention Program
CDC Information on Prescription Opioids
Overdose Prevention
What is addiction?
Symptoms and Signs of Addiction to Alcohol or Other Drugs
Kratom: harmless herbal supplement or dangerous drug?
The other side of Suboxone
Disposing of Unused Medications
Safe Prescription Drug Disposal Resources
Want to dispose of drugs properly? Here's how.