Agenda 06-02-2026; 6-a - Opioid Advisory Committee Settlement Use Recommendations

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26 Criterion 3b: "Well-planned activity that is likely to lead to the intended opioid-related impacts, based on the evidence base about strategy and/or activity effectiveness for the prioritized population." The "priority population" as defined for this purpose: • Selective and indicated populations ( IOM terminology, for an explanation see * below) at high risk for opioid abuse, or already manifesting signs and symptoms of abuse • Populations actively misusing opioids, for whom drug treatment, with or without short term or extended MAT, is appropriate. • Harm reduction supplies and approaches, including naloxone distribution. • Users in recovery seeking ongoing support Average Amount Program OAC Applicant Score Strategy Requested Proposed Application Review Notes Decision UNC 72.33 Naloxone $106,906.24 Funding is requested for There is an unreported Recommend funding of Student Distribution naloxone cartons, naloxone overdose crisis affecting the $10,000 for Naloxone Wellness kits, and ONEboxes to expand campus community. supply. campus overdose prevention Performance measures and efforts. This funding ensures evaluation methods could Committee felt as though first responders and the provide data needed to gain UNC should be campus community have more support from the responsible for funding immediate access to university. the infrastructure of the lifesaving resources. program, however, did At the recommendation of not want the program to ONEbox installation at AED the OAC, the applicant not have a supply of stations and other strategic formed a coalition to naloxone needed in order distribution points in high address the silos on campus to reach individuals in traffic areas such as campus working to address need. libraries, student recreation substance/opioid use on centers, and Student Union) campus. The coalition has