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 BIWEEKLY NEWS: November 30th – December 13th

News SAMHSA  Announces Unprecedented $30 Million Harm Reduction Grant Funding Opportunity to Help Address Nation's Substance Use and Overdose Epidemic MDHHS Expands Opioid Health Home Services to Additional Counties  Resources The Opioid Crisis and the Black/African...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: November 16th – November 29th

News Less Than 10% Of Opioid Overdose Patients Are Prescribed Potentially Lifesaving Medications After Emergency Treatment Featuring: Kao-Ping Chua & Keith Kocher Resources Cooperation Between Physicians and Pharmacists May Improve Treatment for Patients with...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: November 2nd – November 15th

News Wexford County Jail First in Northern Michigan to Put Narcan Vending Machine in Front Lobby HHS Announces New Overdose Prevention Strategy Resources Process for Updating the Opioid Prescribing Guideline (CDC) Shortwave Podcast: The Opioid Epidemic (NPR) Opioids...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: October 19th – November 1st

News Overdose Deaths Involving Cocaine or Meth Tripled in Shadow of Opioid Crisis Featuring: Lara Coughlin, Lan Zhang, Amy Bohnert, Donovan Maust, Jason Goldstick, & Allison Lin Resources New Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Drug Overdose Deaths (CDC) Rural...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: October 5th – October 18th

News Buprenorphine Misuse Decreased Among U.S. Adults With Opioid Use Disorder from 2015-2019 Resources SOS Dashboard - New Capabilities Now Available (U-M IPC) Countering the Opioid Crisis: Time to Act Podcast - Episode 4 Now Available (NASEM) Combat Stigma Against...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: September 21st – October 4th

News Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth Resources Opioid Overdose Rescue: 5 Ways to Save a Life (Brown University) Quality Improvement & Care Coordination When Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (CDC) Opioids, Pain, & the...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: September 7th – September 20th

News Disparities in Opioid Overdose Deaths Continue to Worsen for Black People, Study Suggests Resources Implementation Initiative - Support in Implementing MOUD in Your Practice  (PCSS) Providing Affirming Care for LGBTQ+ People in Substance Use Treatment Settings...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: August 24th – September 6th

News Commentary: Opioid Lawsuit Payout Plans Overlook a Vital Need Featuring: Mark Bicket Resources Ten Things Women Should Know About Prescription Opioids (AAOA) Back to School - Screening for Substance Use (NIDA) Research Meets the Moment to Address the Opioid...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: August 10th – August 23rd

News Study: Half of Pediatric Opioid Prescriptions are "High Risk" Featuring: Kao-Ping Chua, Amy Bohnert, & Chad Brummett First-Time Opioid Prescriptions Got Shorter, Less Potent After CDC Guidelines Featuring: Jason Goldstick & Amy Bohnert A Risky Combination...

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