Best of: The state of the fentanyl crisis in Illinois
Left: Laura Garcia with Illinois Department of Human Services, right: Chelsee Spinello, Sunshine Behavioral Health Linked In pages for Laura Garcia and Chelsee Spinello
Today we’re going to shift the focus of our conversation about the opioid and fentanyl epidemic by taking a closer look at substance abuse and treatment resources in Illinois. If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, call 1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-234-6343), text "HELP" to 833234, or visit www.helplineIL.org.
Today, two guests share their stories, what substance use disorder looks like and evidence-based approaches to treatment.
Resources:
- Illinois Dept. of Public Health Opioid Data Dashboard
- Substance Use Prevention & Recovery
- Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers & Support
GUESTS:
Laura Garcia
Director, Substance Use Prevention & Recovery at Illinois Department of Human Services
Chelsee Spinello
Former Client Relations and Outreach for Sunshine Behavioral Health
A version of this conversation originally aired on January 9, 2024.