Cowlitz County eyes uses for $2.7M opioid settlement funds, but idea to update juvenile detention stalls

Delaware recommends nearly $14M in opioid grants after turbulent two years

Why Should Delaware Care?In years past, Delaware ranked as one of the hardest-hit states by the opioid crisis. Delaware is expected to receive $250 million in opioid settlement dollars, won through legal battles against opioid manufacturers and distributors, through 2038. These funds are a means of correcting the devastation caused by the opioid epidemic, but have been slow to enter the community since they landed in Delaware in 2022.  Delaware …

Cowlitz County eyes uses for $2.7M opioid settlement funds, but idea to update juvenile detention stalls

Previous commissioners questions updating the county's juvenile detention center into a residential treatment facility for youth with behavioral health or substance use issues, but the project has stalled due to financial and legal questions.

Addressing Underlying Trauma in Opioid Use

Addressing Underlying Trauma in Opioid Use presented by Dr Tanya Saraiya Up to 90% of people with opioid use disorder (OUD) have trauma exposure and up to 41% have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). KJ371 Monday, 23 June 2025 - 04:00 pm Thursday, 7 August 2025 - 01:00 pm Thursday, 7 August 2025 - 02:00 pm Free However, studies estimate that less than 12% of people with OUD and co-occurring PTSD receive treatment for their PTSD.   Dr. Saraiya…