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: JUNE 8TH-JUNE 21ST
Resources New CDC Training on Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (CDC) Opioid Dependence After Heart Surgery Linked to Amount Initially Prescribed (Medpage) Postpartum Opioid Scripts Tied to Risk of Serious Events (Medpage) Supporting People With Addiction During...
OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: MAY 26TH-JUNE 7TH
Resources Engaging Critical Access Hospitals in Addressing Rural Substance Use (Flex Monitoring...
OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: MAY 11TH-MAY 25TH
News Opioid Prescribing Limits for Acute Pain Featuring: Kao-Ping Chua Pain doesn’t take a holiday: Dental opioids study points to need for better prescribing Featuring: Romesh Nalliah and Chad Brummett Resources Beyond Opioids: Rapid Increase in Drug Deaths...