[Opinion] Opinion – William Hensley: Now Is the Time to Prioritize Evidence-Based, Cost-Effective Opioid Treatment – Knowhere News

Opinion – William Hensley: Now is the time to prioritize evidence-based, cost-effective opioid treatment – Knowhere News

I recently learned that Kentucky has obtained more than $1 billion in opioid settlement funds to date, which gave me hope. The opioid problem has devastated people, families, and communities throughout our Commonwealth. These settlement funds can and should be used to fund life-saving and hope-restoring treatments, even if they cannot reverse the agony already experienced. Crucially, a new federal law now mandates that all correctional facilitie…

Now is the time to prioritize evidence-based, cost-effective opioid treatment

Written by William D. Hensley – Boyd County Jailer I was heartened to read recently that Kentucky has surpassed the $1 billion mark in total opioid settlement funds secured to date (bit.ly/4l7kV1n). Across our Commonwealth, the opioid crisis has wrought devastation on individuals, families, and communities. While these settlement dollars cannot undo the suffering already endured, they can — and must — be invested in treatments proven to save liv…

William Hensley: Now is the time to prioritize evidence-based, cost-effective opioid treatment - NKyTribune

I was heartened to read recently that Kentucky has surpassed the $1 billion mark in total opioid settlement funds secured to date. Across our Commonwealth, the opioid crisis has wrought devastation on individuals, families, and communities. While these settlement dollars cannot undo the suffering already endured, they can — and must — be invested in treatments proven to save lives and restore hope. Boyd County Jailer William Hensley (Photo provi…