U.S. Department of Justice awards $2.9 million to Southern Ohio to address opioid epidemic

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded the Southern District of Ohio $2.9 million in grant awards to strengthen drug court programs and address the opioid epidemic as part of a nationwide initiative (Source: “Department of Justice gives Southern Ohio $2.9 million to help address opioid epidemic,” Chillicothe Gazette, Sept. 25, 2017).

The Supreme Court of Ohio will be awarded $1 million for “data-driven responses to prescription drug misuse” and approximately $700,000 for the family drug court reform program. An additional $400,000 will go to opioid abuse program to both Franklin County and Hamilton County. The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy will receive approximately $400,000 for drug monitoring programs.