-
The opioid epidemic is growing worse, nationally and here at home in Washtenaw County. In the first six months of this year, 36 people have died of overdoses. That follows a 28% increase in such deaths in 2021. Washtenaw County is investing in comprehensive ways to address the problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck joins WEMU's David Fair for a look at the problem and the manner in which it is being addressed.
-
The Michigan Attorney General’s office says the state will take part in a nationwide opioid settlement with Walmart. Colin Jackson has more.
-
The White House is awarding nearly $37 million to help tackle the opioid crisis and support addiction recovery in Michigan. As WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports, some of that money is headed to Ann Arbor.
-
Washtenaw County is seeing a significant spike in deaths caused by drug overdoses. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
-
The Legislature is poised to send bills to Governor Gretchen Whitmer that would clear the way for Michigan to get its share of the national opioid lawsuit settlement. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
The Michigan Senate passed legislation Thursday that would create the framework for how to spend the state's share of a $26 billion opioid settlement. Colin Jackson has more.
-
A state House committee adopted two bills Tuesday to ensure that Michigan’s share of the national opioid settlement with drug manufacturers is used to treat addiction and diverted to other purposes. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
Michigan’s attorney general is preparing for the state to start getting its part of a $26 billion settlement with some of the nation’s top opioid distributors. Colin Jackson has more from Dana Nessel's Monday visit to an addiction treatment center in Saginaw.
-
A state House committee will hold its first hearing this week on a bill to regulate the sale and use of a controversial herbal supplement. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
To help continue addressing the opioid crisis in Washtenaw County during COVID-19, an Ypsilanti community health group continues to offer Narcan. Narcan,…