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Gov. Rauner Signs Two Anti-Opioid Laws into Effect

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A new Illinois law lets drug court participants use medication to combat opioid addiction.  

Governor Bruce Rauner signed the measure last week.  

The new law goes into effect January 1st and prevents judges from barring drug court participants from using medications that doctors prescribe to treat opioid addiction.  

The Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy says some drug courts have required participants to not use medications to complete the program.  

Rauner also signed a measure requiring substance abuse programs under state license to provide education information about medication-based treatments and anti-overdose drugs.    

 

Rob Canning is a native of Murray, KY, a 2015 TV Production grad of Murray State. At MSU, he served as team captain of the Murray State Rowing Club. Rob's goal is to become a screenwriter, film director or producer and looks to the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for inspiration. He appreciates good music, mainly favoring British rock n' roll, and approves of anything with Jack White's name on it. When not studying, rowing or writing, Rob enjoys spending his free time with a book or guitar.
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