SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Inslee has proposed the state spend $30 million to help combat the opioid epidemic by creating new programs and complimenting actions already underway all across the state.
The money, included in his proposed budget, would be directed toward treatment and prevention of opioid-use disorder.
Programs ranging from peer support to pain management to residential programs for women would get funds.
Treatment would receive $19.3 million of the $30 million, and prevention efforts would get $10.7 million.