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Crime Commission: Heroin is 'medical emergency'

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. — The Illinois State Crime Commission says heroin use is an epidemic, and a Will County official says it should be declared a medical emergency.

The commission met with experts Saturday during a summit at Prairie State College.

Among the participants was Joseph Troian, director of behavioral Health Programs at the Will County Health Department. He says the heroin epidemic should be declared a medical emergency.

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