The University of Michigan
is a leader in addressing the opioid epidemic affecting people of all races and socioeconomic sectors across the nation.
Free Online Course
Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for non-Prescribing Providers
AMERICANS
die every day from an opioid overdose
MILLION
Americans abuse or are dependent on prescription opioids
MILLION
prescriptions for painkillers were written in Michigan in 2015
$ 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 BIWEEKLY NEWS: MARCH 17TH-MARCH 29TH
News Life expectancy crisis in the USA: The opioid crisis is not the decisive factor Featuring: Neil Mehta & Leah Abrams Resources Amidst COVID-19 Crisis, ASAM Releases Updated National Practice Guideline for Treating Opioid Use Disorder (ASAM) Blacks Experiencing...
OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: MARCH 2ND-MARCH 18TH
News After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study Featuring: Romesh Nalliah & Chad Brummett Emergency physicians across Michigan get trained on opioid use disorder care Featuring: Keith Kocher & Gina Dahlem Impact of opioid prescribing...
OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: FEBRUARY 17TH – MARCH 1ST
News On Thursday, February 27, more than 70 emergency medicine professionals from across Michigan gathered at the Opioid Overdose Prevention: Emergency Care of the Post-Overdose Patient Winter Summit. This summit facilitated discussion among stakeholders on best...