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Michigan OPEN

Open for Healthcare Professionals

We offer evidence-based best practices and the latest research in an effort to support healthcare professionals and change the trajectory of the opioid epidemic. On this site, you’ll find up-to-date resources for:
Opioid prescribing guidelines
Non-opioid pain management
Patient counseling and education
Pain-control optimization
Education materials to share with patients
Continuing education

Our Evidence

Our team conducts research on numerous aspects of opioid prescribing and pain management. Take a look at our published research.

Our Evidence

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Training in the ED

This free 1.75-hour CME course will explain and illustrate the fundamentals of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and successfully and safely prescribe MOUD in the Emergency Department.

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Medication Safe Storage & Disposal

Learn how to safely store and dispose of medications.

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Sharps and Liquids Safe Disposal

Learn how to safely dispose of needles, lancets, and liquid medications.

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Permanent Medication Disposal Box Implementation Guide

Learn how to implement a permanent medication disposal box program in your community.

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Medication Disposal

Learn how to facilitate discussion on safe disposal of unused opioids with your healthcare provider.

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Medication Take Back Day Event Implementation Guide

Learn how to successfully host a Medication Take Back Event in your community.