The University of Michigan
is a leader in addressing the opioid epidemic affecting people of all races and socioeconomic sectors across the nation.
AMERICANS
die every day from an opioid overdose
MILLION
Americans abuse or are dependent on prescription opioids
MILLION
opioid prescriptions were dispensed in Michigan in 2018
$ BILLION
estimated annual cost to the U.S. economy caused by opioid overdoses
Projects & Research
Learn more about U-M research and education programs, as well as ways we are reaching communities and informing policy to prevent opioid misuse and overdose.
Centers & Institutes
Learn more about the innovative U-M centers and institutes working on the opioid epidemic with local, state and national partners.
Publications
Learn more about published research on opioids from our expert researchers.
The Michigan Difference
U-M draws on its interdisciplinary expertise to explore solutions to the opioid epidemic. Browse education and research projects, researchers, centers and publications to see the infrastructure and scope of work that allows U-M to facilitate collaborations with local, state and national partners.
Researchers
Learn about the researchers focused on understanding opioids, as well as how to reduce and prevent misuse and overdose. Search by keyword or topics to find potential collaborators.
News & Events
OPIOID SOLUTIONS FACULTY NEWS: AUGUST 5TH – AUGUST 19TH
News Doctors can change opioid prescribing habits, but progress comes in small doses (Los Angeles Times) Featuring: Chad Brummett & Rebecca Haffajee Kids Getting Too Many Opioids After Tonsillectomy (U.S. News) Featuring: Kao-Ping Chua Many Doctors Refusing Care...
OPIOID SOLUTIONS FACULTY NEWS: JULY 23RD – AUGUST 4TH
News ‘IT SAVED MY LIFE’: HOW U-M ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES IMPACTS THOSE WHO REACH OUT (Michigan Medicine) Milwaukee County reports 14 probable overdose deaths in 4 days (FOX News) Featuring: Rebecca Haffajee Persistent Opioid Use After Childbirth Drops...
OPIOID SOLUTIONS FACULTY NEWS: JULY 8TH – JULY 22ND
News 24 Michigan counties are at "high-risk" in the national opioid epidemic (Michigan Radio) Featuring: Rebecca Haffajee 40% of Doctors Refuse New Chronic Pain Patients Using Opioids (U.S. News & World Report) Featuring: Pooja A. Lagisetty [Canada’s] Federal...