Cities and states across the United States are set to allocate more than $58 billion from opioid lawsuit settlements over the next two decades. The money will be directed toward programs aimed at mitigating the impacts of the opioid crisis.
The settlements involve manufacturers and distributors of opioid medications, with federal, state and local governments slated to receive the funds gradually over roughly twenty years. These allocations are intended to support a range of initiatives that address the ongoing effects of opioid addiction and related public health challenges.