Articles for tag: Eastern Michigan University, EMU, Narcan, opioid crisis

July 16, 2024

Hand holding red and black case of Naloxone

EMU Aims to Help Opioid Crisis with Narcan Training Events for Students, Faculty, and Staff

By Brittany Mobley Recent studies have highlighted a concerning rise in opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation. To minimize overdose rates and increase emergency medical preparedness, Eastern Michigan University is hosting monthly training events for EMU students, faculty, and staff on administering Narcan in response to the opioid overdose crisis. These trainings are ...

February 16, 2024

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Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Health Department Re-Launches Recovery and Harm Reduction Campaign

Washtenaw County Health Department is re-launching the It Is Possible campaign in partnership with Livingston, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties. The campaign highlights stories of local people in recovery to foster hope that recovery from substance use disorder is possible. The campaign also shares critical resources available within each county to reduce the harms of substance use and support ...