Oxycodone recovery is challenging. This article explores ibogaine’s role in withdrawal, cravings, and supervised care in Mexico.

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Recovery from opioid dependence is rarely straight. Moving from Suboxone to ibogaine can be physically and emotionally challenging.

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Henderson Council approves opioid settlement participation and allocates $203,000 in local settlement funds Council approved participation in national opioid settlements and allocated $203,000 in local opioid settlement funds to two community organizations and for Narcan dispensers; approval of participation in the Purdue and Sackler agreements was unanimous.

Henderson City Council just allocated $203,000 from opioid settlements to combat the crisis locally—find out how these funds will make a difference!

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Madison County board approves 125‑foot wireless monopole permit and joins opioid recovery cooperative grant The Board of Supervisors voted to approve a special‑use permit for a 125‑foot wireless communications monopole on tax map 48‑25 and authorized Madison's participation in an OAR cooperative opioid recovery grant (FY27 request noted at $111,884), directing the county administrator to sign required forms.

Madison County just greenlit a 125-foot wireless monopole and is stepping up in the fight against opioids with a new recovery grant!

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Residents and providers urge county to keep Washington Drug & Alcohol authority intact, demand transparency on opioid funds At a Washington County commissioners meeting, public commenters and Washington Drug & Alcohol officials urged commissioners to preserve the county's Single County Authority (SCA) and to make opioid-settlement funding and committee selection processes public and accountable.

Residents are demanding transparency and accountability in opioid settlement funds, urging the county to preserve the Washington Drug & Alcohol Authority amid concerns of secrecy and conflicts of interest.

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University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service briefs committee on programs, opioid-settlement assistance and reported $2.7 billion impact Herb Bird and agency directors told the committee the Institute reported about $2.7 billion in customer-reported economic impact and described programs supporting local planning, solid waste management, law enforcement training and SMART’s assistance with $1.2 billion in opioid settlement funds.

The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service reported an astonishing $2.7 billion economic impact while unveiling vital programs that aid local governments across the state.

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Advisory committee urges quick release of opioid-settlement awards as contract review continues The Penobscot County advisory committee agreed to push forward contracts and issue award checks to grantees while a county lawyer reviews the template; members also debated interest use, account transparency and recorded recent spending and remaining balances.

Penobscot County's advisory committee is racing to get opioid-settlement funds into the hands of grantees, prioritizing quick action over delays in contract reviews.

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DAIL expands opioid recovery employment pilot and reports strong HireAbility employment outcomes DAIL reported that HireAbility’s opioid recovery employment pilot has expanded beyond two sites to five locations and that HireAbility and vocational programs exceeded national averages on several employment metrics in FY25.

DAIL's groundbreaking HireAbility programs are not only expanding but are also achieving exceptional employment outcomes, paving the way for greater independence and recovery for many.

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County attorney presents Publix opioid settlement; commissioners press for quicker disbursement to programs County Attorney Catherine Barbieri recommended approving a proposed settlement with Publix as part of the county’s opioid litigation recovery and said funds will be used to support local opioid programs; commissioners sought clarity on timing and staff said a reconstituted funding committee expects to make recommendations in 30–60 days after RFP qualification and quorum are achieved.

St. Lucie County's proposed settlement with Publix could finally bring much-needed funds to local opioid programs, but officials are demanding faster action to get the money flowing.

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Mount Vernon residents urge council to reject use of opioid settlement funds for police K-9 unit; item removed for further study At a crowded Jan. 28 meeting, residents urged Mount Vernon City Council not to use opioid settlement dollars for a police K-9 unit and pressed the city to end its contract with Flock security; the council voted to remove the K-9 item from tonight's agenda for further study.

Mount Vernon residents rallied against using opioid settlement funds for a police K-9 unit, demanding transparency and a focus on addiction recovery instead.

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Vermont health officials urge focusing opioid settlement funds on long‑term recovery housing and operations The Vermont Department of Health told the House Human Services committee it recommends concentrating opioid settlement dollars on long‑term recovery housing and ongoing operations, not short‑term projects; officials also proposed technical reversions and a statutory correction for a medication dosing unit in Chittenden County.

Vermont health officials are prioritizing long-term recovery housing over short-term fixes for opioid settlement funds, urging a strategic approach to sustainable support.

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Judge Cunningham urges county to commit beds for proposed residential recovery campus to cut jail costs Judge Cunningham asked Charlotte County to commit up to five beds to a proposed 100‑bed residential recovery campus in Halifax County, saying county opioid funds could help and lenders need commitments to finance the project. He presented cost comparisons and claimed long‑term savings and reduced recidivism.

A proposed 100-bed residential recovery campus in Halifax County could save Charlotte County over $138,000 annually while significantly reducing drug use and incarceration rates.

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Suboxone vs. Methadone for Opioid Addiction Suboxone vs. Methadone explained. Compare effectiveness, safety, access, and overdose risk to choose the right opioid addiction treatment.

Methadone vs Suboxone: both treat opioid use disorder. Key differences: how they work, overdose risk, and access.

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Parish to use opioid-settlement funds to pay for drug-court public defender Council unanimously approved a cooperative agreement to direct $80,000 per year from Louisiana’s opioid-litigation settlement to the 29th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office to fund legal representation for Saint Charles Parish drug-court participants.

Saint Charles Parish is taking a bold step in the fight against addiction by allocating $80,000 annually from opioid settlement funds to support a dedicated public defender for its drug court.

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Commissioners approve multiple drug- and opioid-related contracts, including fentanyl-awareness program funded from opioid settlement The board approved professional-service agreements for drug- and alcohol-treatment services, case management and correctional-facility services, and authorized a fentanyl-awareness contract (Kudu Correct) totaling $296,529.30 to be paid from the county's opioid settlement fund.

Monroe County is taking significant steps to combat the opioid crisis with new contracts for drug treatment services and a $296,529 fentanyl-awareness program.

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Board backs regional ROPES recovery‑to‑work program, approves $25,000 local match The board agreed to support a regional opioid abatement authority application for the ROPES re‑engagement workforce program and to fund a $25,000 local match from opioid funds; Rachel Patton described the program’s CARS to Work vehicle assistance and its recent service numbers.

Russell County is stepping up to support the ROPES program, giving hope to those in recovery by investing $25,000 in their journey back to employment!

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Alliance Wellness Center offers daily methadone treatment to reduce withdrawal and help people recover from opioid addiction in the Twin Cities. Stability changes everything. buff.ly/oYkAMIT

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Greene County MAT patients describe recovery as county expands treatment options Three residents credited Greene County's medication-assisted treatment program for sustained sobriety; county harm-reduction coordinator reported 93 active patients, new injectable medications used by 40% of participants, and ongoing follow-up for people leaving the program.

Three individuals share how Greene County's innovative medication-assisted treatment program helped them overcome addiction and reclaim their lives.

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Board issues notices of intent to award opioid settlement funds for recovery cafe, Momentum classes and jail MAT; contracts to follow Supervisors voted to issue notices of intent to award opioid settlement funds to community providers for a recovery cafe and Momentum workforce program and to support jail-based medication‑assisted treatment (MAT); presenters described program results and requested multi‑month contracts starting Jan. 2026.

Black Hawk County is set to transform its approach to opioid recovery with new funding for innovative community programs and jail-based treatment options.

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County staff brief council on opioid trust fund allocations and program outcomes Staff presented a compendium of drug-and-alcohol program materials and said existing programs have been linked to reductions in opioid deaths locally; council members asked for clearer financial breakouts and counts for recovery housing and were told no new programs are being proposed before the administration change.

County staff revealed that ongoing initiatives are linked to a drop in opioid deaths in Northampton, prompting council members to seek clearer financial insights and recovery housing details.

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Twin Cities Recovery Project is reshaping addiction recovery in Minnesota by centering community, culture, and compassion.

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Gloucester Health Department outlines $300,000 public‑health grant, opioid recovery programs and prevention work Director Dominique Curley reported the city accepted a $300,000 Public Health Excellence grant, announced RISE opioid‑abatement services rolling out, expanded prevention programming for youth and stepped up restaurant and rental enforcement work.

Gloucester is set to enhance public health services with a new $300,000 grant aimed at opioid recovery, youth programs, and restaurant safety—transforming community health like never before!

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Commissioners approve MAT coordinator funded by opioid settlement after debate on one‑time funds The board approved using opioid settlement funds to add a full‑time medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) coordinator for the county detention MAT program despite public concern that one‑time money would fund an ongoing position.

Carroll County is taking a bold step to combat the opioid crisis by funding a full-time medication-assisted treatment coordinator, despite public concerns about the sustainability of one-time funds.

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Tammy Cotton seeks county support for $150,000 opioid recovery transport grant Tammy Cotton requests county commitment for transportation services aiding recovery and incarceration transition.

Tammy Cotton is on a mission to secure $150,000 in funding to revolutionize transportation for individuals in recovery and those re-entering society in Kosciusko County.

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Cheatham County Approves Opioid Abatement Agreement and Fire Services Contract Cheatham County votes to authorize opioid abatement agreement and fire services contract.

Cheatham County's latest commission meeting marked a turning point with unanimous votes on critical budget approvals and a renewed commitment to tackle the opioid crisis!

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Neighborhood HealthSource Offers Hope Through Recovery & Harm Reduction In North Minneapolis, Neighborhood HealthSource blends treatment, outreach, and peer support to help residents heal from opioid addiction with dignity.

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Kenosha County Finance Committee Approves $20K Land Information Grant and Opioid Settlement Match Committee allocates $20K for land records and discusses opioid navigator grant for recovery support.

Kenosha County has secured its prestigious AAA bond rating, paving the way for significant financial initiatives, including a $20,000 grant to combat the opioid crisis and enhance land management.

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