OPEN

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.

We want to give a well-deserved shout out to the Painless cast and crew on a successful tour in the greater Traverse Cit...
05/28/2026

We want to give a well-deserved shout out to the Painless cast and crew on a successful tour in the greater Traverse City area earlier this month!

Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated for bringing these impactful stories to life.

OPEN is proud to unveil our new Naloxone Access Card!Using this card will give you access to a Naloxone map of the entir...
05/22/2026

OPEN is proud to unveil our new Naloxone Access Card!

Using this card will give you access to a Naloxone map of the entire state of Michigan, helping you find the nearest naloxone distribution site.

Use this resource here: https://michigan-open.org/resource/naloxone-access-card/

OPEN is excited to host "Benzodiazepines 101: Facts, Myths, and Safety" this week on Thursday, May 6, 2026.This session ...
05/18/2026

OPEN is excited to host "Benzodiazepines 101: Facts, Myths, and Safety" this week on Thursday, May 6, 2026.

This session will describe the role of these medications during clinical practice, evaluate risks, and implement safety-focused strategies for prescribing.

Register for this webinar today: https://michigan-open.org/events/benzodiazepines-101-facts-myths-and-safety/

Stigma reduction is an important part to prevention strategies.This National Prevention Week, OPEN is asking our communi...
05/15/2026

Stigma reduction is an important part to prevention strategies.

This National Prevention Week, OPEN is asking our community members to work together to for a future where everyone is treated with kindness and respect.

Learn more about OPEN's Stigma Reduction initiatives today: https://michigan-open.org/initiatives/stigma-reduction/

There are plenty of reasons to practice safe storage and disposal, including maintaining your privacy and reducing the r...
05/13/2026

There are plenty of reasons to practice safe storage and disposal, including maintaining your privacy and reducing the risk of misuse.

This National Prevention Week, OPEN is calling on our community to continue practicing their safe storage and disposal strategies and perhaps learn a new one to try at home!

Learn more about safe storage and disposal practices: https://michigan-open.org/initiatives/safe-storage-and-disposal/

OPEN is proud to recognize this week as National Prevention Week. For the rest of this week, we ask our community to com...
05/11/2026

OPEN is proud to recognize this week as National Prevention Week. For the rest of this week, we ask our community to come together to improve mental health promotion, reduce stigma, and help increase education access for SUD prevention.

You can access OPEN's prevention resources here: https://michigan-open.org/initiatives/prevention/

OPEN strives to teach young people today the associated risks of cannabis use and how they can stay safe.OPEN's brand-ne...
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/

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