Substance Use Disorders and Overdose Prevention in Chicago

Commissioner Olusimbo Ige and Deputy Commissioner of Behavioral Health Matt Richards discuss the defining characteristics of substance use disorders, the changing dynamics of the drug overdose epidemic in Chicago and the United States, and the steps that CDPH and residents are taking to combat this epidemic. If you or someone you know experience substance use disorder and would like support, visit: https://www.overcomeopioids.com