Kentwood Court requests using Opioid settlement funds for addiction recovery efforts

KENTWOOD, Mich. — As part of a Purdue Pharma settlement, states across the nation, including Michigan, are receiving nearly $7 billion to tackle Opioid addiction.

In Kentwood, city officials are contemplating how to effectively allocate shares of previous settlement funds, adding up to the tune of $115,000 to address the community’s addiction challenges.

The 62-B District Court aims to enhance its in-house program supporting individuals facing drug-related charges in overcoming opioid addiction…

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