Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network with Dr. Jennifer Waljee

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America's Opioid drug epidemic has struck hard in Michigan, but now a team from University of Michigan is striking back.

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Nov 21, 2016

The Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network?(Michigan-OPEN) is an initiative to develop a novel?preventative approach to the opioid epidemic in the state of Michigan. The vast majority of individuals who become dependent on prescription opioids receive their first dose following surgical care. Michigan OPEN aims to ensure appropriate acute pain care following surgery, while protecting patients and communities. Visit Michigan-OPEN on the web.

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