Mississippi receives $203M from opioid settlements for opioid abatement, naloxone access, and treatment.

Mississippi receives $203M from opioid settlements, with more expected; 15% for state, 15% for cities/counties, 70% to state-controlled abatement fund. The funds will be used for naloxone access, meds for opioid use disorder, & prevention efforts. However, state's planning is disjointed, with little coordination and no set timeline.

August 14, 2024
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