We are working on partnerships with medical organizations in the state as well as harm reduction agencies. In 2022, there were 3,261 fatalities due to opioid overdose in Illinois— this number represents an 8.2% increase from 2021.

Monthly opioid overdose-related hospitalization, emergency department (ED) visits, and emergency medical services (EMS) encounter trends are showing seasonality, with the number of overdoses rising through the spring into summer and decreasing through autumn into winter.