Montana and Oregon receive opioid settlement funds for addiction programs and treatment access.

Montana will receive $75 million over 18 years from a $26 billion opioid settlement, with $25 million already allocated. Grants have been approved to support addiction programs, including $180,000 for trauma support for children and $78,000 for a peer-support initiative. Meanwhile, Oregon plans to use $41 million from a $600 million settlement to enhance treatment access, prevention efforts, and establish recovery centers, focusing on community outreach and youth education.

September 05, 2024
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