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Idaho Has Received $73.2 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds — Here's How the Money Is Split

Idaho has received $73.2 million in opioid settlement funds. A state agreement splits the money 40/40/20 and requires public annual reports on the spending.

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Federal Rules on 7-OH and Synthetic Kratom Tighten: What the New Threshold Means

The Justice Department set new federal thresholds for 7-OH and MGPI on Oct. 9, 2026. Here is what is now Schedule I, what is not, and how to stay safe.

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Raising Your Grandchild: A Practical Guide for Grandparents and Kinship Caregivers

Grandparents raising grandchildren need legal, financial, and emotional answers fast. Here's a practical guide to custody, benefits, trauma, and support.

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When a Loved One Dies of an Overdose: A Family Guide to Grief and Support

Overdose loss carries a grief other deaths don't: guilt, blame, and silence. What research says helps families, how to tell children, where to get support.

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Eastern Oregon Gets $1.05 Million to Expand Addiction and Recovery Services

Federal awards announced Oct. 8 will send $1.05 million to a Pendleton nonprofit to expand addiction and recovery services in four rural counties.

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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.

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Oklahoma Is Sending Opioid Settlement Money to Schools: What the New Grants Cover

Oklahoma opened a new round of opioid-settlement grants for public schools, tech centers and colleges — up to $900,000 over three years for prevention.

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Safe Storage and Disposal of Prescription Medications: A Family Guide

Where leftover pills really come from, how to secure what stays in the house, and how to get rid of what doesn't — take-back, mail-back, or trash.

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New York Will Soon Require Naloxone in the Workplace First-Aid Kit

Starting Dec. 13, 2026, New York employers that keep first-aid supplies on hand must also stock an opioid antagonist at work. What the new rules require.

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