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Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority distributes $35.2 million in grants
The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority announced more than $35.2 million in new grants for programs targeting substance use disorder across the state.
State lawmakers created the authority in 2021 to manage funds from opioid settlements and invest in programs that address opioid addiction and substance use disorders…