Cochise County received $195,293 in tax revenue from cannabis sales last year, with $63,045 allocated to the Health and Social Services department for harm reduction programs. Alicia Thompson, director of Cochise Health and Social Services, stated: “Our mission is to minimize the spread of infectious disease and the occurrence of overdose fatalities in our community. Cochise Harm Reduction provides direct services, education, outreach and advocacy to Cochise County residents experiencing inequity in their health care needs.” The program includes syringe exchanges to reduce the spread of diseases like hepatitis C. Additionally, the county received a $470,720 grant for its Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Program, which will support expanded prevention strategies and enhance linkages to care.
