As drugs like heroin continue bringing heartbreak to families in Indiana -- President Barack Obama is releasing a new budget proposal to help battle the problem.
Indiana could receive up to $19 million to help loosen heroin's grip on the state.
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These figures coming from the administration's $1.1 billion budget proposal to assist Americans who have opioid use disorders.
The $19 million would come from the next two years.
Right now -- Indiana ranks 15th in the nation when it comes to deaths due to drug poisoning.
According to Obama's plan -- states will receive funding based on the severity of the epidemic in their communities and the strength of their strategy to respond to it.
The final funding amount Indiana would receive depends on what congress decides to do.
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If the proposal passes -- the state that is expected to see the most federal funding would be California at an estimated $78 million.
Indiana's estimated amount is the 16th highest total.
Money many would say we desperately need to help overcome our heroin and overall opioid drug epidemic.
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