Presented by the Director of Health and Human Services, Penelope Funaiole.
The Opioid Settlement is a stream of funding for Massachusetts Citities and Towns to address substance misuse and substance use disorder. The fund is a result of a class action lawsuit against makers and distributors of opioids from the early 2000's to the date of the settlement by the Attorney General's Office. Each community's funding is based on a few factors, but the really important thing to know is how we can spend the money. To understand this, we will review the scope of substance use disorders and supports to help people lead healthier lives.