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Board approves $1.56 million in opioid-settlement spending for treatment, naloxone and outreach
Summary
The board authorized $1,557,283 in opioid settlement spending for seven strategies including medication‑assisted treatment partnerships, naloxone distribution, a post‑overdose response team and an RFP for community providers.
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing $1,557,283 in opioid‑settlement funds for a set of behavioral‑health strategies, county officials said.
Dr. Marilyn Pearson, the county health director, told the board Johnston County receives opioid settlement funds through a memorandum of agreement with the state. Initial distributions began in 2022; Dr. Pearson said settlements are expected to be…
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