HI: State works to spend millions of dollars to address opioid addiction

Hawaiʻi can address substance abuse with $33 million from opioid manufacturer settlements — and that number is expected to continue to grow.

However, managing and spending the funds has been a work in progress.

The state began receiving the funds about three years ago and was awarded another $15 million in April.

It’s not yet clear how much money the state will get in total. While it will depend on the outcome of future court cases, some estimates show nearly $80 million.

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