Opioid Settlement Funds Misused? | New Orleans News

Louisiana sheriffs are getting over $120 million from opioid settlements meant to fight the crisis, but where the money’s going is murky. Reporters found nearly $2 million spent on body cams and drug tests, $1.3 million on mental health support and AEDs, plus salaries and public campaigns — but experts say much of it misses the mark. Two-thirds of reported spending was flagged as off-target, like buying cameras or vehicles already owned. Many offices didn’t report at all, leaving the public in the dark about whether these funds are truly helping addicts or just boosting law enforcement budgets. 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/cf5c22c26d2fd805