Category: Data

Opioid Settlements in Tennessee: “Where are We Now” Analysis by The Sycamore Institute

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This excellent overview by The Sycamore Institute of where Tennessee is now with regards the opioid settlements. This report also details some of the work that SMART has done with county governments and used some of our payment projection data for their graphics.    

The Rise of Xylazine Shows Why Local Data Must Inform Policy and Spending Decisions

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Local governments have been given direct control over a substantial amount of opioid settlement funding. While state-level data sources are valuable inputs, city and county leaders should consider local data sources when making decisions to ensure timely responses to emerging threats, as is exemplified by the rise of xylazine. Read

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