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Idaho Targets High-Risk Counties for Opioid Funds | Boise News
Idaho’s opioid advisory group has identified the counties most at risk for addiction, urging state leaders to direct settlement funds to these communities—where overdose rates, prescription levels, and low education intersect. With $6.8 million already approved for prevention and treatment, the council prioritizes high-risk groups, first responders, and behavioral health workforce expansion. Men aged 26–49 are dying at nearly double the rate of women, and rural areas like Kootenai, Benewah, Nez Perce, and Bannock are spotlighted. Final decisions rest with the governor and legislature—but this…
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