Introduction to the special issue on legislative-driven responses to the opioid crisis: Expanding research and implementation through federal and state funding

Abstract

This special issue focuses on legislative-driven responses to the opioid crisis in the United States, emphasizing the expansion of research and implementation through federal and state funding. Since 2017, federal, state, and local initiatives have allocated billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. This issue comprises 10 articles that collectively demonstrate the critical role of federal and state funding in enhancing opioid-related prevention, treatment, and recovery services. They also bring to light ongoing challenges such as funding sustainability and equitable service access that can guide future funding initiatives.