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Dispose of Unused Medications on Upcoming Drug Take Back Day
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‘Breaking the Cycle:’ Four Upper Peninsula Organizations Use Grant Funds to Help Their Communities Recover from Substance Use Disorder
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What If I Don’t Want to Be Prescribed Opioids? How to Discuss Opioids with Your Doctor
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How to Prevent Opioid Misuse? Prescribe Fewer Pills After Surgery
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Beware the Dangers of Keeping Unused Prescriptions
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Supporting Providers on the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis
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The Road to Recovery: Stopping is Only the Start
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How to Get a Narcan Kit in Michigan 
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Michigan outperforms national trends in reducing opioid prescribing after surgery
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The Safe Way to Take Prescription Opioid Pain Medications
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The Evolution of Pain Management
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How to Safely Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet
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Blue Cross Takes Actions Large and Small to Make a Difference in Opioid Epidemic
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How Recovery Advocates in Livingston Help Women Take Back their Lives 
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Contributes $5 Million to MHA Keystone Center, Expanding Longtime Investment in Safety and Quality of Health Care
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Families Against Narcotics: Combating Opioid Epidemic One Person, Family at a Time  
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‘Angels’ Bring Hope to those Seeking Help for Substance Addiction
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Combating Suicide and Addiction Through Community Partnerships
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Researchers Studying New Ways to Manage Pain, Anxiety for Cardiac Surgery Patients
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Expanded Website Will Link Moms Facing Substance Use Disorder to Resources
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Supporting Mom and Baby in the Opioid Crisis
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Report Examines Suicide and Overdose Deaths in West Michigan and Detroit
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Calhoun County Sheriff Urges Participation in Drug Take Back Day
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Collaborative Efforts Reduce Post-Surgery Opioid Prescription Numbers
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Employers “Sharing Solutions” About Opioids in Workplace
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National Tour Focused on Opioids in Workplace Has Stop in Battle Creek
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CLIMB Pilot Program for Opioid Treatment Shows Promise
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New Form Lets Patients Refuse Opioids
Governor Whitmer and Michigan Opioid Partnership Representatives
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Michigan Opioid Partnership Commits $5 Million for Programs Focused on Treating Opioid Addiction in Michigan
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You Have Options if You Don’t Want to Be Prescribed Opioids
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The Role Employers Play in Stemming the Opioid Epidemic
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Working Behind the Scenes to Improve Patient Safety
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How New Blue Cross Policy is Helping Reduce Opioid Abuse
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Successful Opioid Addiction Treatment Program Expands to Blue Cross Members
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Expecting More: For Moms-to-Be with Opioid Use Disorder, Comprehensive Treatment Improves Outcomes
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Here for Michigan, Now and Always: A Look at Blue Cross’ Statewide Community Health Efforts
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New Program Aims to Increase Medication Assisted Treatment Rates for Opioid Addiction
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Opioid Prescriptions and Chronic Pain: Knowing Your Condition and Options
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Supporting Mothers and Children in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse, Misuse and Addiction
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Dangerous Duo: Understanding Risks Associated with Concurrent Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use
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“Tackling Michigan’s Opioid Epidemic” on Michigan’s Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels
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Taking Action: Ottawa County Coalition Fighting Opioid Abuse Across Generations
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CEO Dan Loepp: How Blues Plans Are Working to Improve Addiction Treatment
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sees above average decrease in opioid prescriptions between 2013 and 2017, continues efforts addressing epidemic
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Taking Action: Fighting Opioid Abuse Through Collaboration in Calhoun County
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Taking Action: Coalition Working to Stop Spread of Opioid Use Disorder in Northwest Michigan
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Opioids and Alcohol: How to Prevent Accidental Overdose
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Lansing Dentist Working to Reduce Opioid Misuse
Opioid Facebook Live
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Facebook Live: Learn to Help a Loved One Struggling with Opioid Addiction
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Opioids in the Workplace: Employers Key in Combating Epidemic
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Business leaders have a responsibility to improve communities and save lives
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Taking Action: Prevention Driving U.P. Coalition Efforts to Combat Opioids
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“Be Rx Safe” Campaign Created to Raise Awareness on Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse
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Tips for Keeping Teens Safe from Online Opioid Sales
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Taking Action: The Power of Putting "Hope Before Handcuffs"
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New Opioid Treatment Model Will Serve Blue Care Network Members
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Taking Action: Multi-Pronged Approach Fighting Opioids in Northern Michigan
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Tune In: The Opioid Epidemic in Northern Michigan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Providing Grants to Safety Net Clinics for 14th Year to Help Uninsured Patients Get Health Care and Address Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse
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Learn How Opioid Abuse Affects Michigan Families and Businesses
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The Fight Against Opioids: Can a Drug Addiction Be Treated by Another Drug?
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Nine Michigan Organizations Receive More Than $570,000 in Grants to Address Growing Opioid Crisis
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Michigan Health Care Group Whose Members Cover Seven Million State Residents Creates Common Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing
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Facebook Live: A Discussion about the Opioid Epidemic
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Learning More About Blue Cross’ Opioid Task Force
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Understanding Opioids and Their Effects
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Business Leaders Need to Be Concerned About Opioid Epidemic, Too
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Beyond the Card: Coming Together to End Michigan’s Opioid Epidemic
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Community Partners Address Growing Opioid Crisis in Michigan with $455,000 Grant Program
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New Partnership Aims to Cut Opioid Addiction in Michigan
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Panel: Collaboration Key in Fight against Prescription Opioid Overdose Epidemic
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How to Help Your Loved One with an Opioid Addiction
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Danger in the Medicine Cabinet: Rethinking Prescription Opioids
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Beyond Numbers: Michigan’s Prescription Opioid Problem Deserves Attention  
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