News, Events & Legislation
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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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Latest News
- MDHHS seeking feedback during series of local town halls on opioids
- MDHHS launches statewide media campaign in fight against opioids, harmful stigmas; Michigan residents to learn about the stigmas associated with opioid use disorder
- Overdose deaths decrease slightly in 2018, the first decline in six years
- Governor Whitmer, Michigan Opioids Task Force announce efforts to combat opioid epidemic, cut opioid deaths in half
- Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating the Michigan Opioids Task Force
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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.
- Sterling Heights - 3/12 (This event has been canceled)
- Gaylord - 7/24
- Escanaba - 7/29
- Flint - 9/25
- Grand Rapids - 11/6
Laws and Regulations Panel
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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
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.
