Articles by NW Recovery Centers Editorial Team

News
Kentucky Local Governments Have Spent Only 10% of Opioid Settlement Dollars Despite Continued Need
New report finds Kentucky cities and counties are sitting on $109.8 million in opioid settlement funds while overdose deaths continue to claim over 1,100 lives annually.
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Fort Wayne Opens $500,000 Opioid Settlement Grant Round for Community Organizations
Indiana's second-largest city launches Round 3 of National Opioid Settlement Fund grants, accepting applications through July 30, 2026 for prevention, treatment, and harm reduction programs.
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Klamath Falls Opens First Methadone Clinic, Expanding Opioid Treatment Access in Rural Oregon
Oregon Recovery Treatment Centers opens Klamath County's first opioid treatment program, bringing methadone and buprenorphine to a rural community previously requiring 80-mile trips for medication-assisted treatment.
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Missouri Governor Vetoes $1 Million from Opioid Fund, Cutting Teen Prevention Programs
Governor Mike Kehoe's budget veto eliminates $1 million in opioid settlement funding for adolescent early intervention programs, affecting services across Missouri.
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Guides
How to Appeal an Insurance Denial for Addiction Treatment: A Step-by-Step Family Guide
Learn how to fight insurance denials for addiction treatment. Step-by-step guide to internal appeals, external reviews, and leveraging your rights under mental health parity laws.
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News
Michigan Awards $3.75 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Prevent Youth Substance Use
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services distributes nearly $3.75 million to 12 organizations for community-based programs preventing substance use among school-aged children.
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News
North Carolina Allocates Nearly $80 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds for 2026-2027
North Carolina lawmakers approve nearly $80 million in opioid abatement funding as part of the state's first full budget since 2023, supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the state.
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News
Pennsylvania Launches WISE Program to Combat Overdoses Among Older Adults
Pennsylvania implements the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) in four high-risk counties, using opioid settlement funds to address rising overdose rates among adults 55 and older.
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News
Michigan Awards $3.75 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds for Youth Substance Use Prevention
MDHHS distributes grants to 12 organizations across Michigan, expanding community-based prevention programs for school-age children using opioid settlement dollars.
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