Opioid Settlement Money
Transparency and Michigan Opioid Settlement Funds
It's time to change how the opioid settlement money is tracked in Michigan.
Jonathan JK Stoltman, PhD
Jonathan JK Stoltman, PhD is Director of the Opioid Policy Institute. They have been an addiction scientist since 2013. Their work has appeared in leading academic journals and in the media.
In the News
STAT News (22 July 2024)
Our recent op-ed in STAT News focused on NIDA's reckless spending in the digital health space. We highlight how NIDA-funded digital health services are frequently using illegal technology when handling sensitive, protected health data and what can be done to fix this (NIDA clawing back the money, more
GOP Platform 2024
Today we're highlighting all the ways the recently approved GOP platform attempts to address the opioid/drug crisis (with light commentary). Below, I pulled relevant sections and context from the chapter intro. NB - Italics and bolding are mine for emphasis. Support Our Work ❤️
Treatment in America
Presidential Debate RE: Opioids
Much has been written about the debate performances. Let's talk a little about the policies. Naturally, the opioid policy question piqued my interest. What will you do to help Americans right now in the throes of addiction, who are struggling to get the treatment they need?
In the News
Inc. (7 June 2024) 🔒
Normal Silicon Valley non-sense: Move fast and break things Health-tech version: Move fast and go broke
In the News
The National Desk📽️ (6 June 2024)
Lack of transparency still clouds billions in opioid settlement money going to states 4 minutes📽️ Republished by 73 Local News Outlets
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Bridge Michigan (4 June 2024)
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Public News Service 🔉(24 April 2024)
'Lazarus drug' may have competition in MI Important reporting about the harmful push to get other opioid overdose formulations more widely available in Michigan. These new formulations/medications (high-dose naloxone and nalmefene) will massively harm affected community members and not reduce overdose deaths. NOTE: Naloxone has been working
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Some insight into our principles and how they affect business operations
In the News
WZZM ABC News Grand Rapids 📹 (17 April 2024)
People deserve to know how this money will be spent to save lives and make our community safe for everyone.
In the News
Bridge Michigan (16 April 2024)
The use of fear to push products that will hurt people instead of helping them is disgusting.
Digital Health
USA vs Cerebral Inc
A must-read for those who say these privacy violations are not intentional and that these companies "mean well."