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Editorial illustration of municipal buildings and settlement funding flowing toward public health and enforcement programs

Birmingham Approves $609,699 in Opioid Settlement Funds for Drug Enforcement Staffing

The Birmingham City Council approved $609,699 from an opioid settlement to hire staff for its drug enforcement team, steering abatement money toward policing.

Abstract visualization of declining overdose statistics with state map patterns

U.S. Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since 2019, But Western States Face Deadly Surge

CDC data shows overdose deaths dropped to under 70,000 in 2025 — the lowest since 2019. Alabama, New York, and Virginia see 25-30% declines, while Arizona and New Mexico experience alarming spikes.

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