Exploring the Impact of Opioid Settlements on Addiction Medicine


Episode Artwork
1.0x
0% played 00:00 00:00
Jan 23 2024 26 mins   4

Podcast host Shawn McNeil, MD, is joined by Joshua Sharfstein, MD, and Sara Whaley, MPH, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who delve into the strategic allocation of $56 billion from opioid litigation settlements. As they discuss the principles for effective fund utilization, they highlight opportunities for addiction medicine specialists to play a pivotal role in guiding state and local governments to spend these resources wisely to save lives.



Journal of Addiction Medicine, November-December 2023


Opioid Settlements: The Role for Addiction Medicine in Guiding Effective Spending



Also of Interest


Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation


Developed by a coalition of organizations across the spectrum of the substance use field including physicians, addiction medicine specialists, recovery, treatment, and harm reduction.