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This resolution declares August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in Michigan, highlighting the critical issue of drug overdose in the United States. The resolution points out that drug overdose is the leading cause of injury-related deaths, with Michigan specifically recording 2,826 overdose deaths in 2023, primarily involving prescription opioids, illicit fentanyl, and heroin. It emphasizes the significant public health challenge of substance use disorder, which affects over 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and older, and discusses the profound social and economic consequences of this epidemic. The resolution also acknowledges the stigmatization of substance abuse that prevents many individuals from seeking necessary mental health treatment and medical care. By designating this awareness day, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to draw attention to the ongoing overdose crisis, recognize the grief of affected families, and honor the organizations working to combat substance use disorders and support community members struggling with addiction.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0158