Cook County Jail discovers drug-laced paper with potent substances; awareness campaigns, drug treatment, and overdose-reversal medication launched.
Cook County Jail in Chicago has found drug-soaked paper containing dangerous substances like protonitazene, xylazine, and synthetic cannabinoids. Awareness campaigns and drug treatment programs have been launched to address this issue, while overdose-reversal medication is made available. The crackdown has reduced overdose deaths, but smugglers are increasing the substance's potency.
August 15, 2024
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