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.
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Michigan could see over $100 million in opioid settlement money this year "Some of the most important spending has been increasing naloxone distribution; that's the overdose reversal medication," said Jonathan Soltman, the director of the Opioid Policy Institute. "Trying to target high-risk communities and make
Opioid Settlement Money
It's time to change how the opioid settlement money is tracked in Michigan.
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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
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
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?
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Normal Silicon Valley non-sense: Move fast and break things Health-tech version: Move fast and go broke
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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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'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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People deserve to know how this money will be spent to save lives and make our community safe for everyone.
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The use of fear to push products that will hurt people instead of helping them is disgusting.