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Tim Buck knows by heart how many people died from drug overdoses in his North Carolina county last year: 10. The year before it was 12 — an all-time high.
Some people say it’s reasonable for densely populated areas to receive more settlement funds, since they serve more of those affected. But others worry this overlooks rural communities disproportionately harmed by opioid addiction.
Rural areas have been hit hard by the opioid crisis but advocates say they may not receive enough of states' settlements with drugmakers.
Some people say it’s reasonable for densely populated areas to receive more settlement funds, since they serve more of those affected.
Tim Buck knows by heart how many people died from drug overdoses in his North Carolina county last year: 10. The year before it was 12 — an all-time high.