Oakland County recorded 37% drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024
Officials in Oakland County are reporting a significant drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024 as compared to 2023.
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Officials in Oakland County are reporting a significant drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024 as compared to 2023.
This report comes as Washtenaw County also reaches a nine year low in opioid related overdose deaths.
A local organization is working to track down the person responsible for clearing out multiple save-a-life naloxone stations across Oakland County in the last few weeks.
Drug overdose incident and overdose death numbers both dropped noticeably in Dearborn during the past two years.
The Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Mental Health reported six overdoses in the county in just three days.
A woman found to have cocaine within her clothing needed a dose of Narcan before Monroe police took her to jail.
The goal of the program is to prevent future overdoses and connect those struggling with substance abuse with tools to make recovery a reality.
Eastern Michigan University is offering Narcan, CPR, and AED training for students, staff and faculty to address opioid overdoses.
On Sunday, July 14, advocates from dozens of organizations across Metro Detroit that deal with mental health and substance abuse will participate in ViewFest, an annual event at the Detroit Zoo.
The program will be the single largest investment in Naloxone access in U.S. history and will offer the medication for free.
There are still many people who continue to have hope as they fight to save lives.
A few months ago, CBS News Detroit gave you an inside look at dozens of save a life stations being spread out across Oakland County.
"I didn't die. So that you know, just let me know that I just need to keep pushing with the music, man," says Brandon Reddick, more popularly known on the mic as "Brkilla."
A Michigan State Police trooper is being recognized after saving a man from overdosing on heroin last week.
CBS News Detroit has been following the "Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities," an organization that's distributed dozens of "Save a Life" stations with free Narcan and other resources across Oakland County.
Losing a loved one to substance abuse is unimaginable but keeping their memory alive is what one organization plans to do this weekend.
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities, a nonprofit in Metro Detroit, is providing Narcan stations for anyone to access in Oakland County.
A nonprofit is on a mission to lower the number of drug overdose deaths in Wayne County.
The first week of April is Public Health Week, and the Detroit Health Department is hosting multiple events to provide free health screenings for residents.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.27 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA says.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of two Southeast Michigan residents alleges that Apple has failed to "adequately protect" people from being stalked with AirTags.
A police program in Sterling Heights is teaching vulnerable community members what to expect if they are pulled over.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.27 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA says.
Service members from Michigan lost their personal belongings after Iranian missile and drone strikes overseas. The VFW in Wyandotte is working to help them recover.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of two Southeast Michigan residents alleges that Apple has failed to "adequately protect" people from being stalked with AirTags.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
With a dozen days of training camp and one preseason game in the books, questions remain about the Detroit Lions offensive line starters.
Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers for the second straight day, 4-3.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Detroit's teachers are back at school, preparing their classrooms as announcements are made about student transportation.
Monday is the last day for Ann Arbor-area residents seeking financial help to recover from April's tornado damage to meet in person with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives.
Friends and family members of those killed when Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed on August 16, 1987, held a memorial gathering Sunday evening in Romulus. The crash, which happened shortly after takeoff from Detroit Metro Airport, killed 154 people, with only a 4-year-old child surviving.
Tropical Storm Lala continued to move west and away from Hawaii early Monday after skirting past the Big Island as a hurricane, causing damaging winds and torrential rainfall.
The Sterling Heights Police Department in Michigan is helping new drivers with special needs understand what to expect and what to do during a traffic stop. The project is called SAVES (Specialized Awareness for Vulnerable and Exceptional Students).