Opioid Settlement Funds Results
Summary
The county's annual report shows opioid overdose ER visits down 65% and the county off the state's top-ten overdose list — though it's still fourth in fentanyl deaths. Funds reached nearly 3,000 people and helped almost 500 jail inmates into treatment.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Millions of dollars from nationwide pharmaceutical settlements are being pumped directly into local treatment programs instead of general city funds.
People with opioid use disorder, their families, and jail inmates needing treatment.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
The county's annual report shows opioid overdose ER visits down 65% and the county off the state's top-ten overdose list — though it's still fourth in fentanyl deaths. Funds reached nearly 3,000 people and helped almost 500 jail inmates into treatment.
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