Drug Addiction in Illinois
In Illinois, drug addiction (specifically opioid misuse) is a growing crisis. In 2020, opioid overdose deaths among Illinois residents increased by 32.7% from 2,219 deaths in 2019 to 2,944 deaths in 2020. This increase highlights the need for improved drug addiction treatment options, prevention strategies, and public health interventions to address this epidemic. Data indicates racial disparities with non-Hispanic Black or African American populations continuing to be disproportionally affected by…