D.C. Using Opioid Funds to Plug Budget Holes | Washington DC News

D.C. is under fire for planning to use opioid settlement cash—expected to bring in over $100 million—to cover existing Medicaid and addiction treatment costs instead of expanding services. Advocates warn this undermines the settlements’ intent to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, arguing it’s just filling budget gaps. While officials say they’ll follow the rules, critics demand proof the money isn’t replacing already allocated funds—and that it’s truly creating new support for those struggling with addiction. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10347b89b81a5b86