Johnson County to allocate alcohol-tax and opioid-settlement dollars to substance-use programs Staff presented recommendations to allocate $243,000 from alcohol tax funds, $100,000 from opioid settlement funds, and $170,600 to the 2026 human services fund based on United Community Services and Drug and Alcoholism Council recommendations; seven programs would receive full funding, including DECA.

Johnson County is set to allocate over $500,000 to vital substance-use programs, aiming to tackle addiction head-on and improve community support.

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Kansas substance use disorder needs assessment reveals fragmentation and calls for cooperation CPPR presents findings on Kansas SUD system highlighting fragmentation and need for collaboration.

Kansas is confronting a critical fragmentation in its substance use disorder system, revealing urgent needs for collaboration and innovation in addiction support.

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Kansas faces critical substance use treatment gaps despite multiple funding streams Majority of Kansans with substance use disorder lack treatment access, particularly in rural areas.

Kansas is grappling with a severe substance use disorder crisis, leaving many without access to essential treatment, especially in rural areas.

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Substance Use Disorder Reach 400000 in Kansas, Young Adults Most Affected Substance use disorder affects 1 in 5 adults in Kansas, especially young adults age 18-25.

Kansas faces a staggering public health crisis with 400,000 adults battling substance use disorder, and young adults are disproportionately affected—it's time to take action!

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