Opioid Solutions Newsletter Archive

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...

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)...

News Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing Resources Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Loan Repayment Program (MDHHS) Stimulant Guide (CDC) Substance Use and Addiction Resources by Discipline (NIDA)

News Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise. Here’s what to know and how you can help Resources Methamphetamine Use and Overdose Trends, Michigan 2019-2022 (MDHHS) Opioid Epidemic Resources for Nurse Educators (AACN)

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...

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...

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...

News NIH launches harm reduction research network to prevent overdose fatalities Reducing opioids prescribed after total knee and hip arthroplasty can be beneficial for patients and doctors Resources Visualizing the Impact of the Opioid Overdose Crisis (NIHCM)...

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...