Most Kentucky opioid settlement money is not being spent, new report shows

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 796

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Kentuckians living with addiction can call Kentucky’s help line at 833-859-4357. Narcan, which can help reverse overdoses, is available at pharmacies for sale and through some health departments and outreach programs for free.

Local governments in receipt of opioid settlement dollars are sitting on most of the money, according to a Tuesday analysis from The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission’s job is …

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