ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilors made a decision at Monday’s city council meeting on how they will spend the millions of dollars awarded to the city from a settlement with major opioid companies. It comes from drug manufacturers and distributors, settling lawsuits for their role in the opioid epidemic.
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The more than $4.5 million will be used to expand the city’s services for residents going through substance abuse disorders. The funds will support the first responder receiving area, a medical sobering center and micro-community recovery housing. In addition, the city will provide recovery housing options to people transitioning from incarceration. Following the passage of the legislation Mayor Tim Keller released a statement that reads in part, “Our city has done the real work to build a continuum of care for folks experiencing addiction and homelessness.”
