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Michigan’s overdose death rate declines nearlyfive times faster than national average

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Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies

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MDHHS honors those in recovery fromsubstance use disorder during Recovery Month  

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MDHHS joins SAMHSA, others to observe first 988 Day

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U.S. Poison Centers are Receiving Calls Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies Resulting in Severe Illness

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A dangerous new animal sedative is making its way into the illegal drug supply

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Michigan bans recreational inhalation devices for nitrous oxide amid health concerns

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'A stepping stone': Community prepares for new law targeting whippets that's set to begin

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Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center at WSU issues warning about promethazine misuse

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FDA urges consumers not to buy tianeptine products due to serious risks as lawmakers call for ‘immediate action’

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Heart-Related Deaths Involving Substance Use, Especially Alcohol, on the Rise

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Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of xylazine-associated deaths detected using a post-mortem toxicology testing program

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MDHHS seeks bids for pilot to provide incentives to Medicaid enrollees who meet substance use disorder recovery goals

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Officials issue warning after at least 10 overdose on Thanksgiving in Calhoun Co.

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MiPDC Issues Advisory Regarding Adulterants in Illicit Substances Following Overdose Event in Calhoun County

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World AIDS Day

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FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use Neptune’s Fix or any tianeptine product due to serious risks

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services expands transportation services for those in recovery.

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Opioids laced with animal tranquilizer being linked to overdose deaths in Metro Detroit

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Teens Using Marijuana 2 to 4 Times More Likely to Develop Mental Health Disorders

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