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State, local governments receive millions for opioid-related programs following settlement

The state will be given $43,457,579, and local governments will get $176,787,053 from this fiscal year’s payments to fund opioid-related programs. read more

Kansas City-area politicians pick between war on drugs or treatment when spending opioid settlement

Opioid settlement payouts will be made to thousands of communities across the country over 18 years. Payouts in the Kansas City metropolitan area so far have ranged from $2.4 million to Kansas City, ... read more

Why opioid settlement money is paying county employees’ salaries

Billions of dollars in opioid settlements are pouring into state and local government coffers. In some cases, they aren’t used for addiction services. read more

Drug Policy Director for White House sharing plans to battle opioid epidemic in Birmingham

Dr. Gupta is the Drug Policy Director for the White House and he’s say this drug epidemic is a threat like no other. He says to counter the issue, it will require several different groups, both ... read more

Opioid settlement cash being used for existing programs and salaries, sparking complaints

Should opioid settlement funds replace existing resources or fund new programs? The debate sharpens as local governments make spending decisions. read more

The opioid crisis is still hitting Indiana hard. We need to make a change.

Overdose deaths in Indiana are higher than the national average, writes an IndyStar reader in a letter to the editor. read more

Snohomish County Allocates $77,800 to Combat Rising Opioid Fatalities

Snohomish County allocates $77,800 to 11 organizations combating the opioid crisis, responding to a rise in overdose deaths. read more

Increased Use Of Medications For Opioid Use Disorder: Implications For Acute Pain Management

There is an urgent need for the research and clinical communities to understand medication-managed opioid use disorder (OUD) as a long-term, chronic condition, and to develop best practices to ... read more

Vertex’s stock climbs as non-opioid pain treatment advances

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares gained ground early Thursday after the company signaled progress in the development of its experimental non-opioid pain treatment. read more

How should the state use settlement funds to address the opioid crisis? Idaho asks public for comments

The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is asking the public how the state should spend opioid settlement funds. read more

Students hit pavement for Opioid Awareness Month

Local pharmacy students organized a yearly opioid awareness walk. April is Opioid Awareness Month and students at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre hit the pavement Thursday to make others aware of ... read more

Capitol Notebook: Iowa bill prescribing use of opioid funds advances

Police respond to Perry High School, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa. Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill this week allowing teachers and staff who undergo training to get permits to carry ... read more