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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.

Events

November 2025 Opioids Task Force Meeting 

Location

MDHHS Offices - S. Grand Building
333 S. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Grand Conference Room

Time

November 5th, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM

View the proposed minutes from this meeting.

September 2025 Opioids Task Force Meeting

Location

MDHHS Offices - S. Grand Building
333 S. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Grand Conference Room

Time

September 10th, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM

View the approved minutes from this meeting.

NEW! View the recording of this meeting.

May 2025 Opioids Task Force Meeting

Location

MDHHS Offices - S. Grand Building
333 S. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Grand Conference Room

Time

May 14th, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM

View the approved minutes from this meeting.


Upcoming 2026 OTF Meeting Times (tentative)
Day Date Time Location
Wednesday January 14 1:00 - 3:00 PM Lansing
Wednesday March 11 1:00 - 3:00 PM Lansing
Wednesday May 27 1:00 - 3:00 PM Lansing
Wednesday July 22 1:00 - 3:00 PM Lansing
Wednesday September 9 1:00 - 3:00 PM Lansing
Wednesday November 18 1:00 - 3:00 PM Lansing

Previous Opioids Task Force Meetings


Expectations and Standards Document

Opioids Task Force Events

Latest News

Michigan Projects Third Consecutive Year of Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths

June 05, 2025

LANSING – In a sign of continued progress, Michigan overdose deaths are projected to decline in 2024 for the third consecutive year – an encouraging sign that the st...

MDHHS announces enhancements to improve substance use disorder treatment access

November 20, 2024

New mapping tool helps residents find treatment and recovery providers LANSING, Mich. – To help improve access for individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment (SU...

MDHHS approves eight PIHPs to expand substance use treatment with Recovery Incentives Pilot

June 04, 2024

Program supported through opioid settlement dollars LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) approved eight pre-paid inpatient heal...

MDHHS uses $1.3 million opioid settlement dollars to expand hospital supports for substance-exposed babies and their families

May 09, 2024

LANSING, Mich. – As part of Michigan’s efforts to reduce drug-related overdose deaths and provide support for families impacted by substance use disorder (SUD), the ...

Transportation grants helping improve access to substance use treatment services for those in need

March 28, 2024

More than 4,100 rides provided in first four months using opioid settlement dollars LANSING, Mich. – In the first four months of an effort by the Michigan Department of He...

Michigan addressing racial disparities in overdose deaths through harm reduction, other data-driven programs in upcoming year

February 29, 2024

More than 6,600 overdoses reversed through naloxone distribution LANSING, Mich. – As part of Michigan’s efforts to reduce drug-related overdose deaths and decrease o...

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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.

 

View all Laws and Regulations