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In March 1961, Dr. Jack Fishman and Dr. Mozes Lewenstein applied for one of the first patents for naloxone. (oasisamuel/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

'Lazarus drug' may have competition in MI

After more than 50 years of use, some Michigan lawmakers say naloxone may not be the best choice in an overdose situation. Naloxone is sometimes …

Mental-health treatment is rare in jails and prisons, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (lagano/Adobe Stock)

Care, Not Criminalization: alternative to MI incarceration for mental health

March is National Criminal Justice Month, and advocates say people with mental illness are over-represented in jails and prisons. According to the …

Problem gambling experts say commercials for sports-betting apps often portray the activity as a fun, social event, with not enough information about the potential risks. (wpadington/Adobe Stock)<br />

Expert: Use Common Sense Making Online Super Bowl Wagers

The Super Bowl is on this weekend, and people ready to try sports-betting apps will no doubt want to get in on the action. Online sports betting is …

Opioid overdoses claimed more than 1,700 Michigan lives in 2014. (Pixabay)

Analysis: Michigan Taking Firm Action to Combat Opioid Crisis

LANSING, Mich. - The opioid epidemic is worsening in states around the nation, and Michigan is among states taking firm action to address the problem…

Seventy-six Michigan children died as the result of abuse or neglect in 2014. (Pixabay)

Hundreds to Rally in Lansing for Child Abuse Prevention

LANSING, Mich. - Dozens of Michigan children die each year due to abuse or neglect, and today people from around the state will gather in Lansing to …

Thursday is a National Day of Remembrance to honor those killed by drunk driving. Credit Jusben/Morguefile

A Day to Pay Tribute to Those Hurt by Drunk Driving

LANSING, Mich. - While the holidays are generally a time of great joy, celebrating the season can be difficult for the victims and survivors of …

Addiction experts say curbing Michigan's heroin epidemic will require multi-systemic solutions, including helping those in recovery become integrated into their community. Credit: Partha S. Sahana/Flickr.

Addressing the Heroin Epidemic in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – To combat Michigan's heroin epidemic, Governor Rick Snyder established the state's Prescription Drug and Opiate Abuse …

PHOTO: Would you receive the same care at a Catholic hospital as at an independent one? It's a question advocates for patients' rights want to make sure Michiganders think about, as a potential merger between Crittenton Hospital and Ascension Health is in the works. Photo credit: Click/Morguefile.

Hospital Merger Could Be Bad Medicine for Michigan

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – As another Michigan hospital plans to merge with a Catholic healthcare provider, health advocates are hoping to raise …

GRAPHIC: The new CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows 41 percent of teens admit to texting or e-mailing while driving. CREDIT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts

LANSING, Mich. - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the snapshot …

PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes often are viewed as a safer alternative to tobacco, and their popularity seems to be on the rise, but there are lingering questions about their safety Photo credit: freestockphotos.com

Safety of Electronic Cigarettes Still Under Debate

LANSING, Mich. - Electronic cigarettes often are advertised as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but there are a lot of questions about …

PHOTO: Michigan teens are taking a stand against underage drinking with stickers reminding adults that supplying alcohol to minors is a crime. Photo credit: Amy Johnston

"Project Sticker Shock" Coming to Michigan Store Shelves

PINCKNEY, Mich. - "Project Sticker Shock" is hitting Michigan store shelves in an effort to keep adults from buying alcohol for teens. Pupils in one …

PHOTO: Mothers Against Drunk Driving says high visibility law enforcement campaigns are a proven deterrent against drunk driving. The 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign runs through Labor Day Weekend. Photo credit: State of Michigan

MADD 'Glad' About Crackdown on Drunk Driving

LANSING, Mich. – You might think a group called MADD doesn't have much to be glad about, but more police on the streets through this holiday …

Jim Gordon with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine says while anti-depressants do help some patients, they also have drawbacks and he wants people to consider

More Than 30 Million Americans Taking Anti-Depressants

LANSING, Mich. – When dealing with depression, experts say people are too often turning to prescription drugs as their first option. Dr…

PHOTO: Would you toast if you knew that the costs associated with excessive drinking top $8 billion in Michigan in a single year � many of them borne by state government? Photo credit: Microsoft Images

CDC Report: The Hidden Costs of Drinking Too Much

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan is in the top ten in a category it probably wouldn't want to brag about: states with the highest per-capita costs for …

Where are Michigan Kids on the Campaign Trail?

LANSING, Mich. - Advocates for children in Michigan and across the country say the youngest Americans are being ignored so far in the presidential …

“Smarter Summer” for Thousands of Detroit Middle Schoolers

DETROIT - It's not the summer school of yesteryear. It's more like a swanky private camp. Thousands of low- to middle-income Detroit students have …

Catch 22: Proposed Cuts Will Increase Demand for Programs Slated for Cuts

LANSING, Mich. - There's concern that Michigan's working poor and those in poverty will lose cash and access to some health care programs if both Gov…

After Prison, Home for the Holidays in MI Not Always Happy

LANSING, Mich. - Not everyone feels "holiday cheer." For women who have recently been released from prison, the holidays often compound the already …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

MI Groups: "Mental Health" Should Be Part of "Total Health" Coverage

Lansing, MI - There is no total health without mental health, according to a coalition of 60 organizations. They are working to convince state …

Smoking and Mental Illness a Deadly Combination

Lansing, MI - Mental health professionals are beginning a new education campaign against smoking. New information from the Smoking Cessation …

Too Much New Year's Cheer Can Turn Into Tragedy

Detroit, MI - Ringing in the new year typically involves resolutions, celebrating with family and friends and toasting to good health, good times and …

Professionals Donate Time to Help MI Vets

Lansing, MI – Michigan fmental health professionals are donating time to help troops as they return from Iraq and Afghanistan, if those …

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