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$500M-plus from opioid deal starts heading to Washington

Por: ABC News Health October 04, 2022

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SEATTLE -- The first payments from a $518 million settlement with the nation's three largest opioid distributors will begin reaching Washington communities in December, providing much-needed cash officials can use to hire first responders or direct toward prevention, treatment and other services, Attorney General Bob said Monday.“These significant resources will help Washington fight back against the opioid epidemic that continues to rip... + full article



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