States Seek More Federal Funding For Opioid Treatment, Not More Promises
“Opioids are on the White House agenda Thursday — President Trump plans to talk with members of his administration about the crisis. Meanwhile, all around the United States, state legislators, treatment providers, families and many others will be listening. The administration’s other opioid efforts have, so far, yielded no new money. Congress authorized funds in its recent budget deal — but those dollars aren’t flowing yet, and states say they are struggling.”