NJ towns ‘wasted’ $2.3M of opioid settlement on lavish purchases: ‘people are dying because of this’
Metro NJ towns ‘wasted’ $2.3M of opioid settlement on lavish purchases: ‘people are dying because of this’ By Ella Morrison Published Aug. Add The New York Post on Google At least 25 New Jersey towns blew millions in opioid settlement money, reportedly spending the massive windfall on lavish purchases like an electric Mustang, custom monogrammed jackets and splashy concerts — instead of vital addiction services the funds were supposed to support. 30,000 New Jersey residents have died from opioids and a further 150,000 developed an opioid use disorder.
- ▪Metro NJ towns ‘wasted’ $2.3M of opioid settlement on lavish purchases: ‘people are dying because of this’ By Ella Morrison Published Aug.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google At least 25 New Jersey towns blew millions in opioid settlement money, reportedly spending the massive windfall on lavish purchases like an electric Mustang, custom monogrammed jackets and splashy concerts —
- ▪30,000 New Jersey residents have died from opioids and a further 150,000 developed an opioid use disorder.
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| Publication time | Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:53:17 -0400 |
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