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Opioid settlement funds making positive impact on Wilmington, New Hanover County

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Almost a year after $5.3 million was distributed to a variety of programs in New Hanover County, the opioid settlement committee, made up of county and city leaders, met to look at the impact the funding has made in the community. For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, several programs showed an increase in the number of people receiving help. For example, Coastal Horizons’ medication-assisted treatment at New Hanover County’s de…

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Nobles County approves opioid settlement distribution program

WORTHINGTON — Nobles County commissioners on Tuesday approved an Opioid Settlement Distribution Program that will bring $84,000 to the county — as well as settlement funds over the next 18 years. The settlement funds will come from several multi-state settlements with opioid distributors and manufacturers. I think it's a step in the right direction to get this program kicked off and get these dollars used like the state intended us to. Counties…

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