Editorial: There’s good news in the war against opioid addiction, but no victory in sight
- Posted on April 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Editorial: There’s good news in the war against opioid addiction, but no victory in sight

Overdose deaths from opioids are falling sharply, down 35.6% in 2024 from the previous year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s latest report.