A Third Of Opioid Settlement Funding Going For Treatment & Recovery Support

States and local governments received about $6 billion in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023, and they spent (or committed to spend) about one-third on addiction treatment and recovery support services. They set aside another third of the funding for future use. Their uses or plans for the remaining funds were not announced in public reports.

On average, states used about 18% of their funds for addiction and mental health treatment. Another 14% was used for recovery services (such as housing, transportation, and legal aid). A total of 11% was allocated to harm reduction efforts (such as overdose . . .