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State Rep. LaShawn Ford to discuss opioid prevention measures

CHICAGO (CBS) -- As the number of opioid deaths continues to reach an all-time high in Cook County, state leaders are calling for more support.

On Friday, State Rep. LaShawn Ford will discuss measures to prevent opioid-related deaths on the West Side.

Those include adding more Narcan dispensers and overdose prevention sites.

A press conference is scheduled near Van Buren and Pulaski at noon. 

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