Less than a quarter of the money Michigan’s state government has received to fight the opioid crisis has been spent, more than a year after the funds began flowing into state coffers.
Opioids in Michigan
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Fighting Michigan's opioid crisis with new needles, purer drugs, respect for addicts
Harm reduction is more than needle exchanges. At Grand Rapids-based Red Project, users can ask to have their drugs checked for additives, allowing the user to decide whether to discard or use them.
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Report: Michigan needs coordination, collaboration in spending opioid funds
Michigan governments sharing in a $1.5 billion opioid crisis settlement must invest in housing, peer recovery staff and harm reduction programs like syringe exchanges, according to a new report.
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In drug-ravaged northern Michigan, there’s money for help. But few counselors
Michigan is receiving $1.5 billion from an opioid settlement. Up North, experts worry that housing and worker shortages will make it hard to put the money to good use and help users.
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Report: 3 in 10 deaths of new moms in Michigan linked to substance use
The drug crisis and maternal mortality crisis have converged, notes a new report. Maternal mortality rates overall are increasing.
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Providers: Rollout of $1.5B opioid settlement a ‘huge disaster’ in Michigan
Clinics that treat drug addiction say they’re confused about how to access money flowing into the state from a lawsuit settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on Michigan opioid epidemic
The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing the state’s drug crisis and how Michigan governments are spending the $1.5 billion in opioid settlement funds
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Adviser blasts Whitmer aides over handling of Michigan opioid settlement
In emotional testimony, the head of a group advising lawmakers on the drug crisis says state officials are thwarting its efforts. Transparency concerns follow complaints local governments aren’t moving fast enough.
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan spending of opioid settlement
On Feb. 28, Bridge reporters and experts will discuss the drug crisis and how Michigan governments are spending the $1.5 billion coming the state’s way.
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Meth makes a comeback in Michigan, even as drug fight focuses on opioids
New data confirms law enforcement suspicions about a surge in meth and cocaine. Michigan has spent millions to treat opioids, but treatments don’t work the same for meth.