Key Messages and Action Steps

There were 5,517 opioid-related EMS responses and at least 467 opioid-related deaths in Chicago in January – June 2021.
This is a 24% decrease in opioid-related EMS responses and a 18% decrease in deaths compared to 2020.
For the total number of opioid related deaths from January – June 2021, 90% involved fentanyl.
For the opioid-related overdose deaths that involved polysubstance use dring this same perond, 40% involved cocaine.
Consider immediate initiation of buprenorphine in persons whose opioid overdose was reversed with Naloxone. Share these Harm Reduction Interventions for people who use drugs.
Hospitals and Community orgaizations can register to become a Drug Overdose Prevention Program to order and distribute Naloxone at no cost to their organization.

Please see the attached for Full HAN Alert and the Mid-Year Opioid Report.

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