Ohio is eligible to apply for more than $100 million dollars of government funding to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis. The Biden Administration recently announced over $1 billion dollars in funding that states can apply for to address the overdose crisis. President Joe Biden has unveiled the 2024 State and Tribal Opioid Response Notices of Funding Opportunity, providing up to $1.48 billion dollars to states and territories across the nation. The funding aims to ensure that communities have access to resources like Naloxone or Narcan for overdose emergencies, with a specific focus on aiding incarcerated individuals in need of support. Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of National Drug Control Policy, emphasizes the importance of providing treatment and resources promptly to save lives and make progress in combatting the opioid crisis. States must apply for funding and work collaboratively with the federal government to address the urgent needs of those impacted by addiction.
Biden Administration Announces $1B Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis, Focus on Ohio and West Virginia, US
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