Michigan could see over $100 million in opioid settlement money this year
About 80% of the funding Michigan received in the last year has been allocated according to MDHHS.
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About 80% of the funding Michigan received in the last year has been allocated according to MDHHS.
On Sunday, July 14, advocates from dozens of organizations across Metro Detroit that deal with mental health and substance abuse will participate in ViewFest, an annual event at the Detroit Zoo.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
Face Addiction Now said some city ordinances in Michigan could prevent harm-reduction programs.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Fathers that lost their children to fentanyl-laced overdoses gave a heartfelt and emotional presentation at Groves High School.
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
The grocery store chain said most of the money will go to states, local governments and Native American tribes.
Oakland County officials are hosting a series of town halls to get public input on resources needed to prevent opioid misuse and how to best use a $35 million opioid settlement.
A special town hall meeting in Troy Wednesday evening addressed a well-known issue both in Michigan and around the country.
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities, a nonprofit in Metro Detroit, is providing Narcan stations for anyone to access in Oakland County.
The DEA has issued a public safety alert about an increase in reports of fentanyl being laced with a sedative used for animals.
The Justice Department alleged Rite Aid's Government Affairs department told employees to delete internal information warning about suspicious prescribers.
A Southfield man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing over 90,000 doses of OxyContin, Percocet and other opioids, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
The Southfield Police Department hosted the organization Hope Not Handcuffs to train volunteers to administer Narcan.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is launching a smartphone app to help Michigan residents reduce opioid harm.
Rebecca Kiessling fought back tears through much of her testimony and said her children were taken away from her.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering to pay off student loans for medical providers who begin providing or expanding opioid addiction treatment programs as a way to help address the opioid epidemic.
A Detroit-area doctor convicted of one of the "most egregious" healthcare frauds in U.S. history was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison Monday and ordered to pay $30 million.
The state of Michigan is expanding a special program for people who have an opioid addiction and are on Medicaid.
The Hope Not Handcuffs program is in need of volunteers to fight the opioid epidemic.
A settlement has been reached with retail giant Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Deal would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement over its handling of opioid prescriptions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and other members of the Michigan Opioids Task Force announced Thursday a slate of steps the state is taking to combat the opioid epidemic.
The overdose deaths represent an 82 percent increase over five years
Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
The Detroit Lions are off to their best start since 1956.
Detroit police are on the hunt for a trio of thieves who were captured on camera stealing a catalytic converter from a car dealership.
Puri, who is currently the Majority Whip, was elected to the House in 2020.
Police are investigating after a body was found inside a trash can near a park on Detroit's east side.
Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
Police say the shooting stemmed from an argument from an argument that started between two children.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
The Detroit Lions are off to their best start since 1956.
Detroit police are on the hunt for a trio of thieves who were captured on camera stealing a catalytic converter from a car dealership.
Stellantis, which owns brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram, says the job cuts are effective Jan. 5, 2025.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.
Doctors say that however you're feeling, now is an opportunity to take good care of yourself.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The Detroit Lions are off to their best start since 1956.
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game.
Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody after he allegedly shot a 14-year-old in the head, injuring his own mother on Thursday in Detroit, according to police; the Lions take a six-game win streak to Texas and more on your top stories.
Detroit police are on the hunt for a trio of thieves who were captured on camera stealing a catalytic converter from a car dealership.
A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody after he allegedly shot a 14-year-old in the head, injuring his own mother on Thursday in Detroit, according to police. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from an argument that started between two children.
Reaction to the 2024 election is split across the country. With the holidays coming up, many are looking for ways to deal with emotions days after the election. Jennifer Matthews, a professor at Oakland University, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss post-election anxiety.
President-elect Donald Trump will take over the U.S. as global security is under threat with an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.