Stories on Opioids

  1. Closeup pharmacist hand holding medicine box in pharmacy drugstore. Image credit: MJ Prototype, iStock

    Lifesaving addiction medications are rarely started following opioid overdose emergencies

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    U-M, MSU, WSU partner with state of Michigan to coordinate opioid settlement strategy

  3. Opioid Research Institute U-M is focused on taking Action to Save Lives by addressing the opioid epidemic in Michigan and across the U.S. through Collaboration with communities and policymakers, and using Evidence-based Strategies.

    U-M launches new transdisciplinary institute to support, catalyze opioid research

  4. Narcan product image. Image credit: VCU Capital News Service, Flickr

    FDA approves OTC naloxone

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    Will FDA recommendation to make naloxone available OTC curb overdose deaths?

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    AI could help patients with chronic pain avoid opioids

  7. Howard Winchel: “It was time to make some changes.” Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    The nature of pain: Approach brings relief without opioids

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    Opioid addiction: Michigan counties struggle to meet the need for treatment

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    Blacks, whites equally as likely to be prescribed opioids for pain

  10. Opioid epidemic: More funding needed

    Opioid epidemic: More funding needed

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    Spring cleaning for medicine cabinets: Statewide event will help Michigan residents get rid of meds

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    US Surgeon General to speak at U-M on opioid epidemic

  13. Going after opioid manufacturers, distributors in court may help with crisis

    Going after opioid manufacturers, distributors in court may help with crisis

  14. Sedative, tranquilizer misuse a strong indicator of future drug abuse

    Sedative, tranquilizer misuse a strong indicator of future drug abuse

  15. U-M teach-out to focus on opioid epidemic

    U-M teach-out to focus on opioid epidemic

  16. Trump declares opioid crisis a public health emergency: U-M experts available

    Trump declares opioid crisis a public health emergency: U-M experts available

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    U-M launches new Precision Health research initiative

  18. More than half of all opioid prescriptions go to people with mental illness

    More than half of all opioid prescriptions go to people with mental illness

  19. Contact high: Some physical sports can lead to heroin use, prescription drug abuse among teens

    Contact high: Some physical sports can lead to heroin use, prescription drug abuse among teens

  20. Sports protect teen athletes from abusing opioids, heroin

    Sports protect teen athletes from abusing opioids, heroin