Missouri is eligible for millions of dollars under an appropriations bill that provides $3.7 billion nationwide for assistance in fighting the opioid epidemic. The legislation includes $200 million for enhancements in mental and behavioral health and substance use disorder services. $476 million will be spent on what is labeled as “overdose prevention and surveillance” and a public awareness campaign. The bill includes another $500 million for research related to opioid addiction, alternative medicines, pain management, and addiction treatment.
