opioid

Legislation aimed at curbing the state’s opioid crisis is on its way to the governor.

Another Democrat entered the ring for Michigan’s Attorney General Thursday. 

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says his office is treating cases of fatal drug overdoses as murder investigations.

Michigan is updating what state officials call a useful tool for fighting the opioid epidemic.  The problematic state drug monitoring program has gotten a significant facelift.  The system is used primarily by law enforcement and doctors to flag potential prescription drug abuse and better treat patients.  

Governor Rick Snyder says current efforts to curb opioid abuse and addiction in Michigan aren’t working as nearly 2,000 people a year in the state die from overdoses. 

Throughout the 2016 year, you've heard the staggering reports on heroin and opioid overdoses and deaths.  Washtenaw County is no exception.  Here's a look back, and look ahead, at dealing with the problem here at home.

The Michigan State Police is getting money for a few initiatives – including help with rape kit testing. 

Opioid tracking in Michigan is getting an overhaul in the future.  A state task force has been working on using millions of dollars to put a dent in Michigan’s opioid drug problem.  A big portion of the money and resources will go toward a new opioid tracking system.