Substance Misuse

Alcohol is easily accessible to adults and can easily be obtained by teens and unsupervised young children. Alcohol poisoning and alcohol use disorder have gained attention over the last two years with increase use of alcoholic substances due to lock downs. Click below for more information and resources for those who may be struggling with alcohol use.

Cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have been decriminalized for recreational use for adults over the age of 21 years since 2018 in Michigan. Adverse effects from intended use and unintended exposure to cannabis and THC are common. Click below to learn more facts from the MiPDC in this printable brochure or contact us to obtain printed brochures at no cost.

The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center and the MiPDC Coalition for Poison Prevention are dedicated to helping those at risk for drug overdose. Thanks to the State of Michigan and the distributors of naloxone we can provide rescue kits by request and at no cost. Limit (1) per request. Instructions and link to training videos provided.

The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center and the MiPDC Coalition for Poison Prevention provide information about the risks related to illicit substances and work to reduce harm related to drugs of abuse like fentanyl. Click below for a statement from the MiPDC about Fentanyl Awareness.

Recreational adult-use-only, and medical use cannabis containing products are legal for use by people over the age of 21 years in Michigan. Protect children, teens, and others who should not use or have access to cannabis containing products. Click the link below for a short Cannabis Safety Video from the MiPDC.

The Syringe Service Program (SSP) promoted by the State of Michigan is an important element of harm reduction. SSPs reconnect marginalized community members to their community and empower people to make positive changes in their lives. Syringe service programs focus on building relationships and provide people access to other vital services.

Learn how to use naloxone before you need to use it. Be prepared for when to unexpected happens. Click the link below for overdose reversal instructions provided by the manufacturer for this important lifesaving tool.

The Substance Use, Gambling, and Epidemiology (SUGE) division with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides resources for Michiganders seeking addiction recovery services throughout our state. Click below to learn more and access services.

SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. The National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.

Recovery from substance use disorder is within reach. If you or someone you know needs help with recovery, click below for regional recovery resources available throughout the state of Michigan. National resources available as well.

The team of Overdose Rescue Trainers host Overdose Rescue Training sessions that are open to the public, and also offer training sessions for private groups and organizations. Private training sessions are currently offered via Zoom or in-person at a location that is convenient for your group. They continue to host weekly public overdose rescue training sessions via Zoom.

Most cases of fentanyl-related deaths are due to the use of illicitly produced drugs. The strength of fentanyl and its presence in street drugs are responsible for growing numbers of drug-related deaths in the U.S. Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Alternative treatment for health issues can come with risks. Learn more about the risks of choosing kratom to aid with substance use disorder from Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families, Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse, Greater Macomb Project Vox, and your Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center.