Toolkit
Opioid Settlement Resources for Evidence-Based Solutions
This resource helps government leaders use opioid settlement money wisely to save lives. It shows how to invest in programs that actually work to fight opioid addiction. The page explains that if half the settlement money goes to proven solutions, it could prevent 120,000 people from misusing drugs and save over 90,000 lives. It includes guides and examples from other communities on how to choose the best programs. This helps decision-makers pick treatments and prevention programs based on research instead of just what sounds good.
April 6, 2026
6Key Takeaways
“Division is not inevitable. It's a design problem.”— David A. Brown, The Change Lab
Key Takeaways
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Over $55 billion in opioid settlement funds will be distributed over 20 years
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If 50% goes to evidence-based solutions, could prevent 120,000 people from drug misuse
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Could save over 90,000 lives from overdose deaths
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Could help 75,000 people stay opioid-free
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Provides examples of how other communities are investing settlement dollars
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Offers guidance on prioritizing evidence-based programs over popular but unproven ones
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