Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a press release that the State of Georgia will receive up to $20 million from several proposed national settlements with eight drug manufacturers. These companies are accused of contributing to the opioid crisis, and the funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services.
Georgia is only one of many states to join the settlement, which totals approximately $710 million across the country. Based on the overwhelming push by Attorneys General, the companies have also agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local entities.
Interestingly enough, seven of the companies are prohibited from promoting or marketing opioids and opioid products, and putting in place a monitoring and reporting system for suspicious orders.
AG Carr has a strong record for securing funding for Georgia. He has already secured more than one billion dollars through prior settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retail pharmacies.
AG Carr reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the opioid crisis, commenting, “The opioid crisis knows no economic, geographic, or demographic boundaries, and it continues to have a devastating impact on families and communities throughout our state.”
“We’re fighting this battle on multiple fronts by declaring war on fentanyl and holding accountable those who contributed to this crisis in the first place,” AG Carr stated. “We have already secured more than one billion dollars to expand access to critical treatment and recovery services, and we will keep fighting to ensure those who are struggling receive the care they deserve.”
AG Carr also took to X to celebrate this development, advertising his record and commitment. He stated, “We've fought to ensure those responsible for the opioid crisis are held accountable – securing more than a billion dollars for critical treatment, prevention & recovery services. Now, we're adding to that total with another $20 million to help save lives.”
