In 2022, there were 2,000 deaths, surpassing the previous record of 1,935 deaths in 2021. The large majority of deaths involved fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. In 2015, there were 676 recorded deaths.
Related posts
-
Pass the matzo: Suburban congregations coming together Saturday to mark Passover with community seder
Two suburban synagogues are coming together for a communal observance Saturday that primarily is for people... -
Will Pritzker go to D.C. to testify on immigration? Expect fireworks, if so
It’s must-see TV if Gov. JB Pritzker and GOP House leaders go toe-to-toe in Washington over... -
Virtual-reality gaming venue Zero Latency opens first Illinois location in Schaumburg
Zero Latency, an international virtual-reality gaming venue chain, opened its first Illinois location Friday in Schaumburg...