Oklahoma's efforts to address the opioid crisis received a boost with the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board distributing $2.5 million in grants. The funds, allocated across several counties, cities, and school districts, are designated for programs focused on treatment, education, and reducing the supply of opioids, according to the Oklahoma Attorney General.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond, chairing the board, stated that the grants aim "to help communities address Oklahoma’s opioid crisis." The funding will focus on removing harmful substances like fentanyl from the streets and supporting those affected by addiction, as stated by the Oklahoma Attorney General.
Comanche and Osage counties have each received $300,000 in grants. Comanche County will use the funds for an opioid task force, housing for individuals in recovery, and transportation for drug court participants. Osage County, in collaboration with the Osage Nation Health System, will focus the funds on treatment, prevention, and counseling services. These grants are part of a continued effort following an $11 million allocation in June, which supported 71 political subdivisions. The current grants also allow applicants who previously missed out to correct and resubmit their proposals for funding, as reported by the Oklahoma Attorney General.
