Settlement Story of the Month

Ohio legal aid organizations are using opioid settlement dollars to connect people in recovery to attorneys.

A Columbus-based nonprofit wants to alert drug users and their families across Ohio if there are reports of "bad batches" of drugs.

In just three years, overdose deaths in Lorain County have dropped 55%. But the county’s progress could be threatened by recent funding cuts.

As local governments across the country receive opioid settlement money, a new crowdsourced database is tracking instances of alleged misuse.

A new program funded through opioid settlement dollars supports moms in recovery by giving them a space to heal together.

The IGNITE program teaches incarcerated people skills like financial literacy and job interviewing, with a goal of reducing recidivism.

As large sums of money from opioid settlements trickle into Ohio communities, some are choosing to fund law enforcement programs. That’s sparked a debate about the most effective use of the money.

Many rural Ohio communities are receiving small settlements from opioid manufacturers. They’re getting creative to ensure the small boost makes a large impact.

Scioto County rejected the state’s $800 million settlement in 2021 with the nation’s three biggest opioid distributors. Some locals felt it deserved a bigger share of the funds. Now, its case is stuck in an Ohio court.

Hamilton County has already received upwards of $7 million in opioid settlements, with millions more to come. How is the county spending its payout?