IL HR1135

Encourages the Illinois Department of Human Services to address heroin addiction and implement evidence-based practices for medication-assisted treatment services.

Designates November 4, 2016 as Heroin Addiction Awareness Day in Illinois.

Cites heroin addiction statistics including 681 deaths from overdoses in 2014 and nearly 4% of youths reporting heroin use in 2013.

Notes that 12-step programs have a success rate of only 5-10% and a 95% dropout rate after one year, advocating for alternative behavioral science-based treatment methods.