Gwinnett County Forms Advisory Committee in Strategic Move Against Opioid Crisis

Gwinnett County in Georgia is doubling down on its fight against the opioid crisis. Officials have formed an Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee, announced in the wake of settlements from federal lawsuits targeting pharmaceutical companies. The County has been tapped to receive a significant sum from the state to help remedy the widespread issue of opioid addiction, as per GwinnettCounty.com.

This new committee is going to strategically and swiftly review funding applications from local organizations. They'll provide Gwinnett County's Board of Commissioners with recommendations on how to wisely use this funding most effectively continue combating opioid misuse. The advisory group's lineup features professionals from various arenas, including the legal and health sectors, along with representatives who have had personal experiences with the crisis. Committee membership notably includes Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Angela D. Duncan, Executive Member of a Community Services Board Representative Jennifer Hibbard, Lived Experience Representative Tasha Edwards, and Dr. James Smith from the Gwinnett County Board of Health.

Gwinnett County's Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson acknowledges the committee's role as being pivotal. "This is a crucial step forward in addressing the devastating impact of opioid addiction in our community," she said. The aim is to ensure these efforts will truly help those most in need, according to GwinnettCounty.com.

For interested parties and organizations looking to learn more or to apply for funding, detailed information is accessible on the Gwinnett County website.