Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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April 27, 2019
WHEREAS, according to data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, deaths from opioid overdoses in Michigan have almost tripled in five years; and,
WHEREAS, opioids are often involved in accidental poisonings and intentional misuse, with 130 Americans dying from an opioid-related overdose each day, which is more than the number of people killed in car accidents or by guns; and,
WHEREAS, research shows that most people do not properly dispose of their unused medications, increasing the potential that they are diverted into our community and waterways. Almost three-quarters of teens (73 percent) say it is easy to access prescription drugs from their parents’ medicine cabinet; and,
WHEREAS, community opioid and medication take-back events provide a safe process for disposing of unused medications while protecting our communities, children, and environment; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that take back events are a great opportunity for community organizations and passionate individuals to come together to make a difference in their local community;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we encourage all Michiganders to please remove the risk from your home and bring your unused opioids and all leftover medications to a local medication take back event;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 27, 2019, as Medication Take Back Day in Michigan.