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Opioid settlement funds to go to local Weber County initiatives

By ABC 4 · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Weber County will reportedly be awarding opioid settlement funds to local initiatives to help those struggling with addiction. The funds, which come from class-action lawsuits against pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies will go to the Weber/Davis Misdemeanor Substance Abuse Court and the School of Addiction Recovery (SOAR).

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