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From January to September of 2025, Illinois had the highest number of reversed overdoses. We’re doing really well!
Visithttps://ndews.org/wordpress/files/2025/10/10.31.25_NDEWS-2025-nonfatal-drug-related-overdoses.pdf for the whole report

Have fun and be safe!
Drinking can be a fun social activity for many college students but make sure to check in with yourself! If you feel you are experiencing negative physical or mental symptoms from alcohol use, don’t be afraid to seek help

On this , let us never forget how many of our rights were only won in recent decades, and were never given by asking nicely and/or waiting. All credits go to - thank you!
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Happy International Women’s Day! Today, take a moment to appreciate the women in your life, the ones who have made history, and the ones fighting for their rights even today. For resources on women’s health, visit the link in our bio or send us a DM!
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2024 was a year of immense scientific, technological, and medical advancement. Here are just some of 2024's biggest advances in the realm of medicine and public health. We can't wait to see all the innovation and breakthroughs 2025 has in store.

Happy New Year! 2024 was a year of immense scientific, technological, and medical advancement. Here are just some of 2024's biggest advances in the realm of medicine and public health. We can't wait to see all the innovation and breakthroughs 2025 has in store. - - - - #happynewyear #2024 #2025 #newyear #science #scientific #research #addiction #mentalhealth #covid #healthy #health #lifestyle #wellness #fitness #mentalhealthawareness #awareness #womenshealth #menshealth #publichealth #innovation #tech #ai #technology #creativity

We're hoping for a little bit of sunshine today Chicago, so you can recreate this pic! Happy 4th.

Earlier this month, the Chicago Department of Public Health launched a new initiative to increase public health accessibility, prevent overdose, and increase harm reduction resources. Each of these machines are equipped with overdose preventative medication, test kits, and other important essential needs. These resources are FREE to anyone in Chicago. For more information, visit the CDPH or visit the link in our bio!

Locations:
Uptown Library
929 W. Buena Ave

Garfield Community Service Center
10 S Kedzie Ave

Harold Washington Library
400 S State St., 3rd floor

95th/Dan Ryan Red Line CTA Station
14 W 95th St., North Terminal
Open 24/7

Roseland Community Triage Center
200 E 115th St.
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Do you or someone you know have trouble with their alcohol use? CDC data shows that women have been leading the way in alcohol-related illnesses and diseases, and this figure is continuing to rise. A big reason for the rates of deaths being so high is due to the shame and stigma women may face in receiving treatment for their alcohol use. Treatment is necessary, and treatment is lifesaving. For more information and resources, visit the link in our bio.
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Happy October!
This month, consider participating in Sober October— a way to help reset the body and to help you reevaluate your relationship with alcohol.
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**MERCH MADNESS IS BACK** Find us today at the UIC student involvement fair, pick up your FREE all new swig swag, and most importantly, learn how YOU CAN SAVE LIVES, combat the STIGMA of mental health and substance use disorders, where to get fentanyl test strips, and all the pharmacies in Cook County where you can get narcan without a prescription.

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨🚨🚨
The US Department of Health & Human Services, under the Biden Administration, has recommended to reclassify ma*****na as a Schedule III drug, sharing the same classification as drugs like ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.

Some activists argue that this is one good step towards rescheduling ma*****na as a harmful substance altogether.
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