Instead of channeling these funds into new addiction treatment and prevention avenues, authorities are opting to bolster existing programs and salaries.
HOLLIDAYSBURG The state Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust is directing many counties, including Blair, to provide more information about their spending of money from the National Opioid Settlement. The trust, during a Thursday meeting at the Blair County Convention Center, reviewed a summary of expenses that most of the 67 counties filed in […]
State and local governments are receiving billions of dollars in opioid settlements to address the drug crisis that has ravaged America for decades. But instead of spending the money on
State and local governments are receiving billions of dollars in opioid settlements to address the drug crisis that has ravaged America for decades. But instead of spending the money on new addiction treatment and prevention services they couldn’t afford before, some jurisdictions are using it to replace existing funding and stretch tight budgets. Scott County, […] The post Swap funds or add services? Use of opioid settlement cash sparks strong disagreements appeared first on Indiana Capital Chr
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