NC to get $150M from new opioid settlement as counties expand treatment and recovery services

NC to get $150M from new opioid settlement as counties expand treatment and recovery services

Money from the latest settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma will boost counties’ efforts to curb opioid addiction and overdoses, some of which have already led to innovative programs.

The Challenges Of Addiction And Recovery - Bridge City News - July 3, 2025

Addiction doesn’t start with a needle or a bottle. It often starts with silence, stigma, and pain. Behind every statistic is a story, and behind every story, a person who is searching for hope. In response to the growing number of opioid deaths, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs brought in a professional who spoke to the Lethbridge community about the complex challenges of addiction and recovery, and the importance of support and co…