The opioid epidemic is the deadliest drug crisis in US history, killing around 64,000 people in 2016 alone. Recently, the growing crisis was declared a “public health emergency.” In this Teach-Out, experts from the fields of Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, and...
Opioid Solutions Newsletter Archive
The U-M Opioid Solutions newsletter is published on a bi-weekly basis with the goal of maintaining consistent communication with community members, stakeholders, law makers, researchers, and other engaged or interested parties. The content includes the most up to date information from U-M faculty, staff and partners on news, reports, events and resources relating to the opioid crisis.
U.S. Surgeon General speaks at U-M on opioid epidemic
Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, headlined a 90-minute event titled “Better Health Through Better Partnerships” at 2 p.m. at the Robertson Auditorium in the Ross School of Business building, on March 22nd 2018. The event --...
Dr. Gina Dahlem Leads Naloxone Training Session for School Nurses
Gina Dahlem, Ph.D., FNP-C, FAANP, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, held a training at the end of February 2018 for school nurses. The training was attended by two dozen school nurse from Washtenaw County, Michigan, who...