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.

04/03/2026

The Spring 2026 DEA Take Back Day is scheduled for April 25!

Interested in participating? Use the DEA's site locator to find the nearest collection site to you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator

04/01/2026

OPEN would like to recognize April as Alcohol Awareness Month. During this time, we ask our community to join us in further understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and the risks of alcohol use.

If you're interested in learning more, join us on April 14 for our webinar "Alcohol Use Disorder & Liver Disease: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes"

Register for this event here: https://michigan-open.org/events/alcohol-use-disorder-liver-disease-improving-diagnosis-treatment-and-outcomes/

03/30/2026

What are the current risks of new persistent opioid use after surgery or trauma?

A new OPEN study shows that a lack of standardization and limited follow-up makes prevention difficult.

Learn more about this publication here: https://michigan-open.org/evidence/new-persistent-opioid-use-uncovering-mortality-risks-for-surgical-and-trauma-patients/

03/26/2026

Do you have a patient with opioid use disorder or complex pain and are unsure of what next steps look like?

OPEN's Clinician to Clinician Consult Service may be your next stop! Meet with one of our on-call Physicians to discuss your questions. Our team is available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Submit a consultation here: https://michigan-open.org/programs/request-a-consultation/

03/24/2026

As we begin the transition into spring, what better time to check out OPEN's upcoming events throughout the rest of the year? With a variety of topics, there is surely something where everyone can learn something new!

Explore our events here: https://michigan-open.org/events/

03/20/2026

Our new "Routine Prenatal Care Checklist: Through Third Trimester" resource is now live!

This practical checklist guides comprehensive routine prenatal care through the third trimester, with integrated assessment of substance use, mental health, medical history, and supports to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

Utilize this resource here: https://michigan-open.org/resource/routine-prenatal-care-checklist-through-3rd-trimester/

03/18/2026

OPEN is excited to announce our brand new "Routine Prenatal Care Checklist: Initial Visit Through Second Trimester."

This practical checklist guides comprehensive routine prenatal care from the first prenatal visit through the second trimester, with integrated assessment of substance use, mental health, medical history, and supports to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

Utilize this resource here: https://michigan-open.org/resource/routine-prenatal-care-checklist-initial-visit-through-2nd-trimester/

03/16/2026

Never want to miss a new material, upcoming event, or research breakthrough? Follow all of the OPEN social media accounts to stay up to date on everything OPEN!

03/13/2026

OPEN is excited to announce our brand-new resource: the Comprehensive Care of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Guide.

Use this resource as a prenatal care roadmap, guiding clinicians from core principles and screening through tailored counseling, medication management, and added supports to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Utilize this resource here: https://michigan-open.org/resource/comprehensive-care-of-patients-with-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy-guide/

03/12/2026

Next week on Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 PM, OPEN is proud to host "Methadone 101: What Community Professionals Need to Know."

This session will describe access-to-care historical issues, identify federal and state regulations, and differentiate commons myths.

Register for this event here: https://michigan-open.org/events/methadone-101-what-community-professionals-need-to-know/

03/10/2026

OPEN's educational resources on Kratom and 7-OH were included in a recent Michigan Medicine article!

Read the full article here: https://michigan-open.org/life-destroying-addiction-can-start-at-a-corner-store-michigan-medicine/

03/04/2026

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