In the wake of a 15 percent increase in overdose deaths in 2021, the Justice Department committed more than $340 million to substance use and overdose prevention resources.
Initiatives receiving assistance include programs designed to prevent and treat those diagnosed with substance use disorders, as well as programs geared toward recovery support services and resources for youths, those in the justice system and veterans at risk of the effects of substance abuse, according to an Oct. 14 release from the Justice Department.
A breakdown of the grants can be found here.
In addition to the $340 million, the Justice Department will use $44 million to create resources to support community responses to public safety and public health emergencies, including those related to the effects of substance use disorders.
"The resources we are making available today will enable us to address the fundamental issues underlying this epidemic and help contribute to communities that are safe, healthy and supportive," Karhlton Moore, director of the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Assistance, said in the release.