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.

05/01/2026

OPEN is excited to host "From Cell to Community: Supporting Individuals Reintegrating After Incarceration" next week on May 6, 2026.

Attendees of this webinar can expect to learn about the barriers individuals face after release and strategies to strengthen clinical engagement with this population.

Register today: https://michigan-open.org/events/from-cell-to-community-supporting-individuals-reintegrating-after-incarceration/

04/27/2026

OPEN strives to teach young people today the associated risks of cannabis use and how they can stay safe.

OPEN's brand-new "Cannabis Use in Teens and Young Adults" page is officially live and designed to educate on what exactly cannabis is and how it affects us.

Learn more about cannabis use today: https://michigan-open.org/prescribing-2025/

04/24/2026

Tomorrow is the Spring 2026 DEA Take Back Day!

It's not too late to participate! Use the DEA Site Locator to find the closest site to you!

Get involved here: https://michigan-open.org/events/spring-2026-take-back-day/

04/21/2026

OPEN's Neurobiology of Addiction Educational Guide is designed to help community members and physicians learn how addiction affects the brain and how it can be treated!

Use this resource today: https://michigan-open.org/resource/neurobiology-of-addiction-guide/

04/17/2026

The 2026 Spring Take Back Day is next Saturday!

Take Back Days are a way for communities to come together and dispense of unwanted and unused medications inside their households.

Find your collection site location today: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator

04/15/2026

OPEN's Alcohol Use Disorder Educational Guide is designed to help clinicians learn more about unhealthy alcohol use and how to treat AUD.

Use this resource today: https://michigan-open.org/resource/alcohol-use-disorder-guide-for-healthcare-professionals/

04/13/2026

Here at OPEN, we're dedicated to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. We share education and resources to strengthen person-centered care from prevention to recovery.

Learn more about our initiatives and programs today: https://michigan-open.org/

04/09/2026

Interested in participating with OPEN? Explore one of our many programs and discover the best way for you to get involved!

Explore our programs here: https://michigan-open.org/programs/

04/07/2026

Next week on April 14 OPEN is proud to host "Alcohol Use Disorder & Liver Disease: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes."

This webinar will describe key health effects of AUD, identify evidence-based approaches for screening and diagnosis, and apply effective behavioral and medication treatments to improve outcomes.

Register for this event here: https://michigan-open.org/events/alcohol-use-disorder-liver-disease-improving-diagnosis-treatment-and-outcomes/

04/03/2026

The Spring 2026 DEA Take Back Day is scheduled for April 25!

Interested in participating? Use the DEA's site locator to find the nearest collection site to you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator

04/01/2026

OPEN would like to recognize April as Alcohol Awareness Month. During this time, we ask our community to join us in further understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and the risks of alcohol use.

If you're interested in learning more, join us on April 14 for our webinar "Alcohol Use Disorder & Liver Disease: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes"

Register for this event here: https://michigan-open.org/events/alcohol-use-disorder-liver-disease-improving-diagnosis-treatment-and-outcomes/

03/30/2026

What are the current risks of new persistent opioid use after surgery or trauma?

A new OPEN study shows that a lack of standardization and limited follow-up makes prevention difficult.

Learn more about this publication here: https://michigan-open.org/evidence/new-persistent-opioid-use-uncovering-mortality-risks-for-surgical-and-trauma-patients/

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