Rhode Island Receives Over $11 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis

In a bold move to tackle the opioid crisis head-on, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, announced a significant boost for Rhode Island—$11,363,011 through the federal State Opioid Response (SOR) grant, managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

This hefty federal cash infusion aims to supercharge prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction programs statewide. Specifically, it will allow Rhode Island to ramp up access to life-saving naloxone—commonly known as Narcan—while also expanding recovery support for those grappling with addiction. [...] Read full article.