Episode: Help Idaho Address the Opioid Crisis

The state of Idaho is poised to spend roughly $2 million annually on opioid abatement and mitigation following a nationwide settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, in addition to payouts to local governments. The Idaho Behavioral Health Council this month is asking the public to submit comments about how the money could best be used to support opioid mitigation in their community, which will inform how the funds will be spent next legislative session.