Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opoid pain killing tablets. Prescription bottle for Oxycodone tablets and pills on glass table with reflections

Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opoid pain killing tablets. Prescription bottle for Oxycodone tablets and pills on glass table with reflections

Chicago's Afternoon News

CPD expands program for drug users to get treatment instead of jail

by: Brian Althimer

Posted: Jun 7, 2022 / 07:10 PM CDT

Updated: Jun 7, 2022 / 07:10 PM CDT

Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opoid pain killing tablets. Prescription bottle for Oxycodone tablets and pills on glass table with reflections

Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opoid pain killing tablets. Prescription bottle for Oxycodone tablets and pills on glass table with reflections

by: Brian Althimer

Posted: Jun 7, 2022 / 07:10 PM CDT

Updated: Jun 7, 2022 / 07:10 PM CDT

Matt Richards, Chicago Deputy Commissioner of Behavioral Health, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss why Chicago’s drug diversion program, the largest of its kind in the country, was expanded citywide.

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