Opioid Crisis: How States Have Financed Treatment

In the face of the devastating opioid crisis, states are confronted with financing and regulating complex -- and often disconnected -- systems of services to treat opioid use disorder. A comprehensive, sustainable service system must include a robust mix of high-quality treatment for acute needs linked to long-term supports for care maintenance with wraparound supports. This session provided an opportunity to hear from state leaders about the keys to creating and financing a high-functioning system to serve people with this disorder and their communities. This session was presented in partnership with the Pew Charitable Trusts and their Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative.