| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
USA. Opioid Settlement Windfall: Where the Billions Are Going (Audio)
USA. Opioid Settlement Windfall: Where the Billions Are Going (Audio)
Billions of dollars from opioid settlements are being paid out by drug manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to address the overdose crisis. Most of this money is landing in the hands of state and local governments to support public health initiatives such as housing, prevention, and access to treatment. But the lack of direct compensation for people affected by the overdose crisis has left many survivors feeling sidelined. (KFF Health News, USA, 30.05.2025, Audio, 04:00)
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/opioid-settlement-windfall-overdoses-survivors-victims-billions/