Maryland's Opioid Settlement Funds

Maryland’s getting over $380 million from opioid settlements—with nearly $750 million expected over 15 years—to fight the ongoing crisis. A new online dashboard tracks every dollar, from state officials to community groups, as Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller emphasizes transparency. Though overdose deaths have dropped 57%, nearly 1,000 Marylanders still die yearly. Funds—part of a $50B nationwide payout from companies like Purdue and CVS—fuel treatment, naloxone, and behavioral health. Officials stress tackling root causes while keeping momentum on life-saving care. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/4a311dfadfd17997