Michigan Connects

12/12/2025

I remember being up all night on a bender, when 6 or 7 AM came and people were getting ready to go to work while I was taking my last hits, it was the most depressing feeling. You feel like you are living in a different dimension than “normal” people.

12/12/2025

In the Q3 reports of Ingham County drug deaths, a 25-year old passed away from a combination of alcohol and 7-hydroxymitragynine, otherwise known as 7-OH or “gas station heroin” in the media. It’s mind boggling that 7-OH is legal to buy at stores all around our communities. It is an alkaloid found in Kratom that some say can be 20 times more potent than morphine. Unfortunately, until it is banned in Michigan, I believe we will start seeing more deaths from this. As a former opioid user, I am glad this wasn’t around when I was in my active addiction because this is too easy to get!

12/12/2025

I always knew it would all pay off someday 😂

All those hazy nights that ended with Taco Bell and questionable decisions might have done more for your future than you think.

12/12/2025

Haven’t checked my bank account in 3 weeks. I am too terrified to look and we aren’t even halfway through Christmas season 😂 Seriously, though, I have always loved Christmas season. One of the greatest blessings of recovery has been being able to fully participate in it.

12/11/2025

The UM Health Sparrow Medical Examiner in their latest reports for the first three quarters of 2025 have documented 61 drug related deaths in Ingham County. There have been 8 drug related deaths in Eaton County and 5 in Clinton County.

12/07/2025

Happy birthday to David. Thank you so much for being an amazing brother and friend, I would not have made it through my struggles without your support. (And he is now working in the field of recovery and makes a difference in the lives of others every day). We all know it’s not an easy field to work in but it is also one of the most rewarding and I am happy that you are choosing to do it!

12/07/2025

If you want to see a picture of what recovery looks like, just look at Eric on the left getting his diploma. That is true joy, sobriety, perseverance, and hard work.

12/07/2025

Congrats Bailey! She is really good at what she does so it is awesome to see her recognized.

Please join us in congratulating Bailey, our December Skywood Champion! Bailey is a force of nature. She's always bright and positive, but she's also no nonsense. She's always on the move, encouraging our patients to be active and doing so with them. She leads by example and holds others accountable. She's also willing to take on more to support the team, AND IT SHOWS!!! Bailey exemplifies what it means to be Skywood Champion.

12/05/2025

This is awesome! Amazing work being done in Clinton County.

ICYMI: Recovery Worx has opened its doors with regular hours after completing building renovations funded by Clinton County grant money. READ MORE ⬇️

12/04/2025

Congrats, Eric! Eric puts in so much time to recovery and helping others, it is awesome to see him recognized for finishing his education!

12/03/2025

This guy needs some help. I can save him a bed if we can get him sobered up 😀

A raccoon collapsed in the bathroom of the Ashland ABC Store Saturday morning, where he had ransacked shelves and drank multiple types of alcohol.