Opioids

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End the Stigma

  • Reducing Stigma Campaign

    Stigma is a sense of shame or judjment that many individuals using opioids feel. It can prevent them from seeking help. You can help end the stigma and begin healing. 

    Resources are available for you to start a conversation that reworks the narrative, helps end the stigma of opioid use disorder, and leads to healing.

     

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Michigan Opioid Task Force Town Halls

Michigan Opioids Task Force Town Halls

  • Opioid Task Force Town Halls

    The Michigan Opioids Task Force is hosting a series of town halls throughout 2020. During the events, state officials will seek to learn more about how the opioid epidemic has impacted diverse communities across Michigan and discuss the state’s efforts to address the crisis. Location and logistical details will be released several weeks prior to each event. Constituents may contact MDHHS-OpioidsTaskForce@michigan.gov with questions or comments.

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Opioids Task Force and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are rescheduling and changing the format of previously announced local town halls on opioids. These town halls will now be in a virtual format:

     

    • Northern Lower Michigan (previously the Gaylord town hall), Wednesday, Sept. 23
    • Flint and Thumb Region (previously the Flint town hall) Friday, Sept. 25
    • Upper Peninsula (previously the Escanaba town hall) Thursday, Oct. 8
    • West Michigan (previously the Grand Rapids town hall) Friday, Nov. 6
    • Macomb and Oakland counties (previously the Sterling Heights town hall) Thursday, Dec. 3

     

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    If you or a loved one are in need of opioid addiction treatment, we have resources to help. Click the button below to find more information on the Drug Abuse Hotline, list of treatment facilities and other resources.


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Opioids in Michigan: The Facts

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    OPIOID EPIDEMIC BY THE NUMBERS

    2,599

    Deaths from Drug Overdoses

    in 2018. More Michiganders died from drug overdoses than car accidents in 2018.

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    Rate Increase in Opioid Overdose Deaths since 1999

    From 1999-2018, deaths from opioid overdoses increased from 118 deaths to 2,036 deaths.

    8.4M

    Prescriptions for Opioids

    filled in 2018.

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News & Events

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    Find out the latest news, events and legislation surrounding the Opioid crisis.


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  • National Substance Abuse Hotline

    SAMSHA NATIONAL HOTLINE

    If you or someone you know needs help with opioid use disorder, call the SAMSHA National Hotline, a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year, treatment referral hotline.


    1-800-662-HELP (4357)

    The State of Michigan has multiple initiatives to combat
    the Opioid crisis. Our resources are available to you.

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