In August 2021, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office announced settlements with major opioid drug makers and sellers.
Defendants in that initial settlement included Johnson & Johnson and Cardinal Health.
These companies and others have been ordered to tighten their distribution policies and pay damages to the state totaling an estimated $520 million so far.
Weld County is poised to receive about $1.2 million in the coming weeks, and the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council has approved its plans for using the funds.
Joining us to talk about that is Eric Aakko.
He’s a Director with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and is also the chair of the Weld County Regional Opioid Council.
Tune into our interview to hear more.