Louisiana Sheriffs Spent Opioid Funds on Police Gear, Not Treatment

Louisiana allocated 20% of its opioid settlement funds, totaling millions, to local sheriffs' offices. A new investigation from KFF Health News found much of this money was spent on law enforcement gear and police tech, not on addiction treatment or recovery. This diversion of funds means fewer resources for communities battling the opioid crisis, impacting access to care and mental health support.