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: March 28 – April 10

Attention Subscribers: We are excited to share the announcement of the new Opioid Research Institute. Serving as an expansion of the Opioid Solutions network, the Institute will bolster research collaborations and strengthen community engagement to address the...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: March 14 – March 27

News How one state beat national surgery opioid trends Expert Q&A: Will FDA recommendation to make naloxone available OTC curb overdose deaths? Resources Call for Presentations: 7th Annual Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Solutions Summit (SEMAAC, MDHHS, DWIHN)...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: January 31 – February 13

News Changing culture to reduce opioid prescriptions for children undergoing surgery Open publishes new pediatrics prescribing recommendations  Resources Opioids Settlement: FY2023 Spend Plan (MDHHS) New! Pediatric Prescribing Recommendations (OPEN) EMS Responses to...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: January 17 – January 30

News Overdose deaths involving buprenorphine did not proportionally increase with new flexibilities in prescribing Resources Michigan Substance Use Vulnerability Index [note: select "vulnerability index" data page on left hand side to view] (MDHHS) Michigan Substance...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: December 21st – January 16

News Nearly 1/3 of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis  Few pregnant people who died of overdose, suicide in Michigan received proper treatment before death Mental health, substance abuse treatment facilities don't provide communication access to Deaf, Hard of...

OPIOID SOLUTIONS BIWEEKLY NEWS: November 22nd – December 5

News Impact of COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Changes on Access to Medication Treatment for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder 'Painless: The Opioid Musical' Puts Spotlight on Opioid Use Disorder Resources Michigan Monthly Overdose Update - October 2022 (MDHHS) Overdoses...

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