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Report: Wisconsin opioid deaths decrease as state receives settlement funds

Over 90,000 people died from overdoses in the year ending July 2024, despite a decline in overdose deaths in the U.S.
States and localities received over $6 billion in opioid settlement funds during 2022 and 2023 to combat the crisis.
Over $416 million from these settlement funds has been spent or committed to treatments like rehabilitation and counseling services.
The state of New York allocated approximately $22 million for programs aimed at improving patient access to quality care.

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Spectrum News

Report: Wisconsin opioid deaths decrease as state receives settlement funds

There were 1,075 opioid deaths in the state over the year of data ending in June 2024, according to the CDC, the lowest level since April 2020.

15 days ago·United States

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News Medical

How are states spending opioid settlement cash? We built a database of answers

In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doing any good?

3 months ago·United States

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kffhealthnews.org

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How are states spending opioid settlement cash? • Washington State Standard

In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements.

3 months ago

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Ipswich Gov.

Community Forum for Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds

The Town of Ipswich is pleased to announce an upcoming Community Forum for residents and local organizations to learn about the Massachusetts Opioid Abatement Settlement funds.

3 months ago·Ipswich, United States

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