The scourge of addiction has been dealt a large blow that will free scores of addicts from the clutches of mind hacking drug addiction.  As reprinted, this $8 billion settlement is the largest settlement of its kind with a pharmaceutical company. A majority of funds can provide those who want to come off opioids to get necessary effective treatment.

The Justice Department said these funds would help state and local governments provide treatment facilities with extraordinary new resources. Nearly $2 billion will go towards victims of the opioid crisis.  Se more of the news here:  Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges – Opiates.com