The opioid epidemic swept across the United States, leaving a trail of addiction, overdose, and death in its wake. Alabama iscommitted to making the companies involved own up to their role in the opioid crisis.

So far, Alabama has secured over $728 million in settlements from healthcare and drug companies. This is a big win in the battle against opioids, but it’s not over yet.

Settlement Breakdown:

Alabama Opioid Impact:

The opioid crisis impacts all areas of Alabama’s economy, such as healthcare, education, business, and local government. It’s a problem that doesn’t discriminate, affecting people from all walks of life, regardless of where they live, their race, or their social status.

National Facts & Figures:

The Fight Continues:

The fight is ongoing, but these payments give Alabama better resources to deal with future challenges. This includes more programs to stop opioid misuse, more places for treatment, and more help for the people and families affected.

“These payments are about more than the money; it’s a promise to future generations that we will do all we can to stop this tragedy from happening again,” said Beasley Allen lawyer RhonJones.

As with previous opioid settlements, the state will share the settlement funds with local governments and public hospitals. The state’s portion of the settlement funds will go directly into the state’s General Fund.

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