Understanding the Opioid Settlement Allowable Spends-Recording

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The presentation, led by Sarah Canovies from the Opioid Response Network (ORN), was centered on discussing the allocation of opioid settlement funds and their allowable uses. Sarah introduced consultants Rhiannon and JK, who provided detailed insights into the opioid epidemic's financial settlements and how these funds can be strategically utilized.<br /><br />The ORN, funded by SAMHSA, offers technical assistance to implement evidence-based practices in the prevention, treatment, and recovery from opioid and stimulant use disorders across the US. The primary focus of the session was to ensure all attendees had a baseline understanding of allowable expenditures from the opioid settlement, which is distributing $50 billion over the next 18 years. Oregon will receive over $600 million of this, with funds split between state and local jurisdictions.<br /><br />Discussions included educating participants on different prevention types, like primary and secondary prevention, harm reduction strategies, and treatment levels. They highlighted local programs such as Provoking Hope, which uses a blend of evidence-based strategies and community-based approaches to assist individuals in recovery. The presentation also emphasized the importance of measuring progress through tangible outcomes and encouraged diversified spending strategies to address both visible and underlying community issues effectively.<br /><br />Participants were encouraged to interact, ask questions, and explore diverse solutions resonating most with their local needs. The session reinforced the complexities involved in tackling the opioid crisis and the importance of data-driven, community-focused strategies in leveraging settlement funds.

Keywords

Opioid Response Network

opioid settlement funds

allowable uses

evidence-based practices

prevention

treatment

recovery

SAMHSA

harm reduction

Provoking Hope

community-based approaches

tangible outcomes

diversified spending

opioid crisis