September 15, 2018
Harvard, University of Michigan to Tackle Social Ills
Two universities launch partnership to boost Detroit opportunity, reduce opioid crisis.
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September 19, 2017
Michigan-wide drug takeback event Sept. 30
At eight locations across the state that day, Michiganders can bring old, expired or just unneeded medicines to a convenient location to drop off, and drive away knowing they’ll be properly and safely destroyed.
April 12, 2017
Opioids After Surgery: Which Patients Don't Stop When They Should
"The first time many patients in the United States take prescription opioid painkillers is following surgery. But not everyone puts away the pills: In a new study, researchers found that 6 percent of patients continued to use the drugs for at least three months after surgery."
April 11, 2017
Opioids after surgery: Which patients don't stop when they should
"The first time many patients in the United States take prescription opioid painkillers is following surgery. But not everyone puts away the pills: In a new study, researchers found that 6 percent of patients continued to use the drugs for at least three months after surgery."
April 11, 2017
From opioid-free to long-term user, in one operation: Study shows key role of surgery
Patients with smoking, alcohol, depression, anxiety or pain issues before their operation were even more likely to fill opioid prescriptions for months afterward.
March 9, 2017
Opioids Before Surgery Mean Higher Costs, More Problems More Likely Afterward
Research suggests that patients and physicians should be aware of opioid use before elective operations such as hysterectomy and bariatric surgery.
February 28, 2017
Prescription Nation 2016- Addressing America's Drug Epidemic
February 21, 2017
Jennifer Waljee, MD, MPH, MS- Prescription Drug Overdose
The Division of Pain Research is proud to work closely with Dr. Jennifer Waljee. Dr. Waljee is a University of Michigan Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who is passionate about reducing the amount of opioids that are being consumed in our community. To learn more about Dr. Waljee please click on the link below.
February 21, 2017
Use and Overuse: Disrupting The Opioid Epidemic
"The CDC estimates 78 people die every single day from opioid- or heroin-related overdoses. That’s like a plane full of people crashing every week." – Chad Brummett, M.D.
January 30, 2017
Increases in Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths — United States, 2010–2015
The CDC reports "The ongoing epidemic of opioid deaths requires intense attention and action. In a November 2016 report, the Drug Enforcement Administration referred to prescription drugs, heroin, and fentanyl as the most significant drug-related threats to the United States.The misuse of prescription opioids is intertwined with that of illicit
January 30, 2017
Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network with Dr. Jennifer Waljee
http://comcastnewsmakers.com/2016/11/21/michigan-opioid-prescribing-enga...
"America's Opioid drug epidemic has struck hard in Michigan, but now a team from University of Michigan is striking back."
January 2, 2017
Community members feel effects, take action against opioid epidemic
https://www.michigandaily.com/section/news/opioid-epidemic-community-mem...
An article in the Michigan Daily reports that "Statistics from Washtenaw County are just as severe as those nationwide.
October 18, 2016
Chronic pain researchers to expand work with $7.5M award from NIH
Drs. Chad Brummett and Dan Clauw
October 12, 2016
October 8, 2016- Overview of Pain Medication Take Back Event
May 19, 2016
Opioids: When the Harms Outweigh the Benefits
Haley Otman
"The CDC estimates 78 people die every single day from opioid- or heroin-related overdoses. That’s like a plane full of people crashing every week," says Dr. Chad Brummett.
