The $38 million for stable housing comes as the Trump administration shifts away from long-term solutions for the country’s homeless.
Opioids in Michigan
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Opinion | Use opioid settlement funds where they can save lives — in our jails
These funds were secured to repair the damage caused by the opioid crisis and there is no more effective way to do that than by helping people enter recovery and stay there.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Proposed Michigan laws would reduce hurdles, speed access to drug treatment
Michiganders with drug and alcohol addictions might have fewer easier access to drug testing strips and quicker access to treatment under a comprehensive package of senate bills.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Opioid crisis cost Michigan $38 billion in 2024, new analysis finds
Lost productivity, wages and the cost of police and courts reveal the far-reaching impact of substance use disorder in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan may lose $93M in federal funds for drug treatment, recovery
The loss of almost a third of Michigan’s drug-fighting funds could thwart efforts to save lives.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
A steep drop in Michigan overdose deaths, thanks in part to Narcan
About 1,000 fewer Michiganders died in 2024 from overdoses, according to provisional data released Thursday by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. At the same time, advocates note, federal funding for prevention, treatment and recovery remains uncertain.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan reporters named Journalists of the Year in repeat win
Ron French and Robin Erb named Journalists of the year, as Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit reporters take home 23 awards from the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Fentanyl came to a tiny UP town. Then the funerals began
One after another, Rapid River’s young people died of overdoses, as a small town learned it can’t escape Michigan’s opioid crisis.
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Amid Michigan overdose epidemic, push is on to support kids whose parents died
The state of Michigan and university researchers are increasing efforts to steer resources to impacted youths. One problem: so-called ‘bereavement deserts’ with few resources.
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How grieving survivors help shape Michigan drug policy
More than 25,000 Michiganders have died from drug overdoses. From shock and tears comes grit and resolve for change.