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News, Events and Legislation
- News, Events and Legislation
The State of Michigan is proactively fighting Opioid abuse in our communities across the state. Read the latest news on what we're doing, attend our events and learn more about the legislation that's being enacted to protect against the Opioid epidemic.
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- New dashboard provides data on recent trends in drug overdoses, utilization of prevention and harm reduction services
- New legislation introduced to combat the opioid epidemic
Bills will expand availability of medications in emergency departments and naloxone standing order to community organizations - Details of Upper Peninsula virtual opioids town hall announced; event is October 8
- Whitmer Administration Receives Federal Approval to Require Coverage for Opioid Overdose Antidote and Medications for Treatment
- MDHHS seeking feedback during series of local town halls on opioids
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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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Laws and Regulations
- Laws and Regulations
Laws have been passed recently to protect citizens, including regulations requiring prescribers to obtain and review a patient's prescription and history via MAPS (Michigan Automated Prescription System) prior to prescribing controlled substances, and the Good Samaritan Law, which prevents drug possession charges against those that seek medical assistance for an overdoes in certain circumstances.
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- National Substance Abuse Hotline
SAMHSA 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.
