March 16, 2022
In 2018, more Michiganders died because of drug overdoses than car accidents. In Macomb County alone, opioid-related deaths have increased by 400% since 2014. Macomb County saw 119 drug-related deaths in 2015, averaging one death every three days. This means that every three days, someone in our very own community dies from an overdose. This could be a neighbor, friend, family member, classmate, someone you see at the grocery store. The truth is addiction does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, races, gender, and economic status. The good news is opioid use disorder can be very treatable. Medication-Assisted Treatment can help save lives. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help. At Dynamic Healthcare we are passionate about serving the people in our community. Macomb County consists of: Armada Center Line Chesterfield Clinton Township Eastpointe Fraser Grosse Pointe Shores Harrison Township Memphis Mount Clemens New Baltimore New Haven Richmond Romeo Roseville Shelby Township St. Clair Shores Sterling Heights Utica Warren Washington Township There are many wonderful resources in our community for people struggling with addiction: Families Against Narcotics (FAN): https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/ CARE of Southeastern Michigan: https://www.careofsem.com/ Live Rite: https://www.liveritestructuredcorp.com/ If you are struggling or someone you love are struggling with addiction, please call Dynamic Healthcare at 586-585-6500 to schedule an appointment. We are conveniently located in Sterling Heights. Willis, S. (n.d.). U.S. Department of Labor grant provides funds to combat opioid crisis in Macomb County [Review of U.S. Department of Labor grant provides funds to combat opioid crisis in Macomb County ]. Michigan.gov . Retrieved March 15, 2022, from https://www.michigan.gov/opioids/0,9238,7-377-88143_88334-495936--,00.html Get the Facts About Opioids . (n.d.). Michigan.gov. Retrieved March 15, 2022, from https://www.michigan.gov/opioids/0,9238,7-377-88139---,00.html Maier, E. (2019). Macomb County Opioid Community Health Assessment . Office of Health Planning. https://health.macombgov.org/sites/default/files/content/government/health/pdfs/OCHAReport021419.pdf?webdesign=adaptive?webdesign=adaptive
