Michigan leads nation in tech tools to combat opioid epedemic

Michigan leads nation in tech tools to combat opioid epedemic

Today, health officials are getting a clearer look at the patterns associated with opioid use through at a ground-breaking statewide assessment. Heralded for its ability to identify and even predict opioid trends, the tool is expected to provide government agencies, lawmakers and local community leaders with information needed to tailor laws, target resources, and design innovative programs to […]

Opioid abuse explosion brings new opportunity for solutions, health agency says

Opioid abuse explosion brings new opportunity for solutions, health agency says

Opioid use disorder exploded by 493 percent in Americans diagnosed from 2010 to 2016, according to a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS) study released last month. The nationwide epidemic of addiction that has particularly devastated the South and Midwest reflects an ongoing challenge for the healthcare, law enforcement and neighborhoods, including those in Michigan, […]