In the past decade, state Sen. Karina Villa said opioid deaths have increased by 3,341 percent in Illinois. One reason why there could be an increase in overdoses is the pandemic lockdowns.
Not only about Narcan, the article also discusses proposed legislation:
“Through SB2222 the Illinois State Board of Education will present grants of at least $15,000 to school social work interns. More taxpayer money would be dedicated to a second grant program where dollars would be given to colleges and universities to hand out to students pursuing social work.”
Maybe a good idea, but how many students? How many dollars? Why not instead a forgivable loan program for those who graduate and practice in Illinois?”
Not only about Narcan, the article also discusses proposed legislation:
“Through SB2222 the Illinois State Board of Education will present grants of at least $15,000 to school social work interns. More taxpayer money would be dedicated to a second grant program where dollars would be given to colleges and universities to hand out to students pursuing social work.”
Maybe a good idea, but how many students? How many dollars? Why not instead a forgivable loan program for those who graduate and practice in Illinois?”