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In response to an escalating overdose crisis, Illinois has launched a pioneering program aimed at addressing the critical shortage of substance use disorder professionals. This initiative represents a proactive effort to strengthen the state’s capacity in combating substance use disorders effectively.

The opioid crisis has exposed deep flaws in how society understands and treats addiction. In this interview, Dr. Kenji Oyasu shares his firsthand experiences from the ER and his mission to confront the stigma that still surrounds opioid use disorder.