https://www.wcmu.org/tags/opioid-epidemic Opioid Epidemic en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:45:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-08/learn-how-michigan-communities-are-using-opioid-settlements-funds Cities, townships and counties across the state are beginning to receive opioid settlement funds, which will accumulate in over $1.6 billion by 2040. Find out how your community is making use of their money so far. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:45:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-08/learn-how-michigan-communities-are-using-opioid-settlements-funds Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-21/new-bills-in-lansing-would-require-k-12-schools-to-carry-narcan New proposed bills would require K-12 schools to carry Narcan Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:11:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-21/new-bills-in-lansing-would-require-k-12-schools-to-carry-narcan Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-22/federal-government-provides-grant-to-fight-northern-michigan-opioid-epidemic The federal government is providing a-million dollars to fight the opioid epidemic in northern Michigan. The federal grant funding comes on the heels of a… Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:11:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-22/federal-government-provides-grant-to-fight-northern-michigan-opioid-epidemic https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-02-12/new-report-offers-healing-approach-to-opioid-epidemic There’s a new way of looking at the opioid epidemic in Michigan that goes beyond numbers and statistics.The Washtenaw County health department has issued… Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:55:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-02-12/new-report-offers-healing-approach-to-opioid-epidemic Lisa Barry https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-11-16/federal-grants-to-improve-rural-mental-health-and-opioid-treatment The medical services network receives two grants from the federal government to focus on the key issues of mental health and opioid addiction in rural… Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:05:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-11-16/federal-grants-to-improve-rural-mental-health-and-opioid-treatment https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-10-26/lieutenant-governor-calley-signs-emergency-opioid-rules In an effort to combat the continued rise in opioid related deaths, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley Friday signed emergency rules requiring overdoses to… Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:29:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-10-26/lieutenant-governor-calley-signs-emergency-opioid-rules Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-10-26/new-state-website-offers-information-on-opioid-epidemic Michigan is ranked eighth in the country by the Center for Disease Control for opioid-related deaths. The state is working to come up with solutions for… Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:36:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-10-26/new-state-website-offers-information-on-opioid-epidemic https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-09-17/new-opioid-recovery-program-begins-in-wayne-county A new project aims to catch people in the throes of opioid addiction, and offer them a sustainable path to recovery.Livonia’s Saint Mary Mercy Hospital… Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:14:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-09-17/new-opioid-recovery-program-begins-in-wayne-county Sarah Cwiek https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-19/opioid-deaths-continue-to-rise-in-kalamazoo-county Opioids continue to play a major role in deaths from drug overdose in Kalamazoo County.The Office of the Medical Examiner says opioids were involved in… Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:22:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-19/opioid-deaths-continue-to-rise-in-kalamazoo-county WCMU Public Media https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-06-20/kalamazoo-moving-to-sue-opioid-makers Kalamazoo County has taken a step toward suing the makers of opioid drugs. Commissioners have been weighing whether to sign onto a large multi-party case… Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:23:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-06-20/kalamazoo-moving-to-sue-opioid-makers WCMU Public Media