OPEN

Overdose Prevention Engagement Network
Improving Lives from Engagement to Recovery. Prevention. Treatment. Recovery.

The Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) launched in October 2016 with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Value Partnerships, and the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHPI) at the University of Michigan. OPEN was founded in an effort to develop a preventive approach to the opioid epidemic in the state of Michigan by tailoring postoperative and acute care opioid prescribing.

02/05/2026

OPEN's new SUD Treatment Access card provides state resources county by county that will help Michigan residents find treatment easily.

Remember, treatment is not one-size-fits-all.

Explore this new resource here: https://michigan-open.org/resource/sud-treatment-access-card/

02/03/2026

OPEN is proud to recognize January as SUD Awareness Month. Launched by SAMHSA in 2025, the goal is to raise awareness on the impact of SUD, highlight the importance of stigma reduction, and provide support.

Read more about how OPEN is recognizing this month and how you can get involved: https://michigan-open.org/sud-awareness-month-why-we-recognize-it-and-how-you-can-help/

01/29/2026

OPEN's new Substance Use Disorder in Primary Care Initiative page will help PCPs screen patients for risky substance use. This page offers evidence-based treatment and management options for helping people living with SUD.

Explore this new page here: https://michigan-open.org/initiatives/substance-use-disorder/substance-use-disorder-primary-care/

01/23/2026

OPEN's new "Cannabis Use and Addiction Education Guide for Teens and Young Adults" helps you gain a deeper understanding of what cannabis is and what some of the associated risks are in young people.

Use this resource here: https://michigan-open.org/resource/cannabis-use-and-addiction-education-guide-for-teens-and-young-adults/

01/21/2026

Do you have a patient with opioid use disorder or complex pain and aren't quite sure what to do next?

OPEN's Clinician to Clinician Consult Service may be just right for you! Meet with one of our on-call Physicians to discuss your questions! Our team is available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Submit a consultation here: https://michigan-open.org/programs/request-a-consultation/

01/19/2026

Here is our first Trivia Thursday reveal of the year!

The question: What is the fourth kind of stigma next to Public Stigma, Healthcare Stigma, and Recovery Community Stigma?

The answer? Internalized Stigma!

Internalized stigma is where someone begins to shame themselves and adopt negative attitudes toward themself.

How'd you do? Let us know if you guessed correctly below! In the meantime, check out our Stigma Reduction page to learn more about stigma and how we can work together to make a difference: https://michigan-open.org/initiatives/stigma-reduction/

01/15/2026

Welcome to the first Trivia Thursday of 2026!

This month's question: There are 4 different kinds of stigma; Public Stigma, Healthcare Stigma, Recovery Community Stigma, and _______. What is the fourth kind of stigma?

Think you know this one? Comment your guess below and come back Monday to find out the answer!

01/13/2026

OPEN's first session of an "Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers" will be held on March 4, 2026.

This MOUD training is geared towards Primary Care Providers and will go over a variety of learning objectives from understanding the neurobiology of addiction to managing acute and chronic pain in patients with OUD.

A $250 incentive will be provided to the first 250 registered Primary Care Providers.

Learn more and register for this event here: https://michigan-open.org/events/introduction-to-treating-patients-with-buprenorphine-for-primary-care-providers-3-4-26/

01/12/2026

OPEN is proud to recognize SUD Awareness Month. We ask our community to come together during this time to lift up the voices and experiences of those living with SUD and help use reduce the stigma surrounding it.

01/09/2026

How does the public respond to the presence of a Naloxone Vending Machine?

According to our research, community members were thankful for the impact to save lives and find them easy to use!

Learn more about this study here: https://michigan-open.org/evidence/implementation-of-a-naloxone-vending-machine-in-the-public-space-of-an-emergency-department-a-feasibility-and-acceptability-study/

01/07/2026

Next week on Tuesday, January 13, OPEN's is excited to host our first webinar of the year!

"Emerging Drug Trends in Michigan" will explore the implications these trends have on public health and safety throughout Michigan.

Register for this event here: https://michigan-open.org/events/emerging-drug-trends-in-michigan-2/

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