Join Erin DeLullo and Christine Minhee, founder of OpioidSettlementTracker.com, as they dive deep into the opioid crisis, focusing on how opioid settlement funds are being used to address this public health emergency. In this episode of the Poisoning Podcast, they discuss the importance of transparency in tracking these funds, the challenges of preventing supplantation, and the need for equitable distribution to support harm reduction and community-based solutions. Christine shares her journey from law school to becoming a leading advocate for opioid settlement accountability, offering insights into state-level spending, the role of advocacy, and the fight against stigma in drug policy. Key Topics:-- Opioid settlement transparency and accountability-- The impact of federal funding cuts on public health-- Harm reduction strategies and community grant opportunities-- Lessons from tobacco settlements to avoid misuse of funds-- The role of state governments and AGs in shaping drug policyResources:-- Visit OpioidSettlementTracker.com for expenditure reports and grant opportunities-- Follow Christine on Instagram: @opioidsettlements-- Contact Christine: [email protected] Check out the Legal Action Center’s community grant tracker Call to Action:Subscribe for more discussions on the opioid crisis, public health policy, and addiction recovery. Share this video to raise awareness about how opioid settlement funds can save lives. Comment below with your thoughts on transparency in public health funding!#OpioidCrisis #OpioidSettlements #PublicHealth #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #Transparency #addictionrecovery Copyright © 2024, Civitella Strategies

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