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Iowa Senate lawmakers advance spending from state opioid settlements

DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers are beginning the process of spending millions of dollars obtained in lawsuits against companies over their role in the opioid epidemic.

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Iowa bill would begin spending millions on opioid treatment

Iowa will receive $144 million over several years in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors.

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Iowa Senate advances spending from opioid settlements

Iowa lawmakers are beginning the process of spending millions of dollars obtained in lawsuits against companies over their role in the opioid epidemic. Under SSB 3178, about 75% of the

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Governor's Plan To Merge Mental Health Services With Substance Abuse Treatment

Governor's Plan To Merge Mental Health Services With Substance Abuse Treatment
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Area Mental Health May Merge with Substance Abuse Treatment

A House subcommittee has approved the governor's plan to create a statewide system that combines the regions in charge of mental health services with

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New grant to be used for opioid prevention - Decorah Newspapers


New grant to be used for opioid prevention
Thursday, January 7, 2021 10:51 PM
Helping Services for Youth & Families in this area has announced a new opportunity to advance the work in making Northeast Iowa a healthier and safer place. The main goal of a recent SOR2 Grant is to increase awareness of opioid and stimulant risks through prevention efforts.
The SOR2 Grant started this fall and will continue for two years. The grant covers opioids and stimulants such as methamphetamine in five Northeast Iowa counties: Winneshiek, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette and Howard. The funding for this grant comes from the Iowa Department of Public Health through a partnership with Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health.

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