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Ep. 253 - The Right Way to Spend Billions in Settlement Money
Ep. 253 - The Right Way to Spend Billions in Settlement Money
Ep. 253 - The Right Way to Spend Billions in Settlement Money
Thursday 5th September 2019
Learn how to use opioid settlement funds for effective addiction treatment. Experts discuss long-term care, cost-effectiveness, and funding challenges.
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Get the buttons here!Maximizing Opioid Settlement Funds: A Deep Dive into Effective Addiction Treatment
For Five Years, this model has been utilized successfully with positive outcomes in more than of the cases for doctors and airline pilots, he said. What can be done and should be done is earmark opioid settlement funds to provide one person the best chance at long-term recovery program for every life lost to the opioid epidemic in every state.
Picture a future where multi-billion dollar settlements from opioid lawsuits are put to the best possible use, offering hope and healing to those affected by addiction. This episode of Cover 2 Resources tackles that very topic, providing a thoughtful discussion on how to allocate these funds effectively. Host Greg McNeil brings together experts like Dr.
Stephen Loyd from Mountain Home Veterans Administration Medical Center and Tom Stuber, President and CEO of Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, to weigh in on this critical issue. They share their insights on creating a robust framework for addiction treatment that prioritizes long-term recovery. Dr. Loyd outlines three pillars for successful opioid addiction treatment: high-quality in-patient care, extended aftercare lasting up to five years, and medication-assisted treatment.
He emphasizes that stabilizing and recovering from addiction is a long-term process, requiring ongoing support. The proposed model includes a residential treatment phase followed by recovery housing and intensive outpatient programs, all designed to offer continuous care. The episode also delves into the financial aspects of these treatment plans. Despite the high initial costs, investing in comprehensive care can be cost-effective in the long run by reducing the societal and economic burdens of untreated addiction.
The discussion highlights the importance of securing adequate funding to ensure these programs are accessible to all who need them. If you're interested in understanding how settlement money can be used to create lasting change in the fight against opioid addiction, this episode offers a comprehensive guide filled with expert opinions and practical solutions.