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A Way Out provides access to substance use treatment

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A Way Out aims to reduce overdoses and improve access to treatment. Through A Way Out, a person can turn in any drugs and paraphernalia without fear of criminal charges. In 2023, Lake County saw 117 overdose deaths by the end of October and fentanyl was involved in more than half of those deaths.

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A Way Out provides access to substance use treatment

WAUKEGAN – The Lake County Health Department, Lake County Opioid Initiative and participating police departments announced the A Way Out program has served 1,003 clients.A Way Out is a life-saving program in Lake County that helps people access substance use treatment.A Way Out aims to reduce overdoses and improve access to treatment. Through A Way Out, a person can walk into a participating police department, turn in any drugs and paraphernalia…

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