The Lifesaving Potential of Opioid Abatement Funds

Key Points

• The viewpoint examines the allocation of opioid abatement funds and their potential for lifesaving impact.
• Review of financial settlements related to the opioid epidemic.
• Analysis of current fund allocation strategies.
• Discussion on potential interventions that could be supported by these funds.
• Identified gaps in fund utilization for effective interventions.
• Outlined potential lifesaving interventions that could be financed by these settlements.