Prescription opioid abuse is a serious and growing problem. On Tuesday, August 28th, over 200 University of Michigan Pharmacy students will participate in the Pharmacy Community Connect Day aimed at preventing opioid abuse in Washtenaw County. Students will be at 35...
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.
Opioid Solutions Faculty News for August 6th – 19th
Opioid use after wisdom teeth removal could lead to long-term use (Calista Harbaugh) This drug can help kick addiction, but it’s hard to find (Pooja Lagisetty) Sending Letters About Their Patients’ Overdoses Changes Doctors’ Prescribing Habits (Amy Bohnert) Physicians...
Opioid Solutions Faculty News for July 23rd – August 5th
Opioid laws hit physicians, patients in unintended ways “Older Adults’ Experiences with Opioid Prescriptions” (Jennifer Waljee, Calista Harbaugh) “Opioids and older adults: Poll finds support for prescribing limits, and need for better counseling and disposal options”...