Projects
A Michigan resident dies every four hours due to an overdose, with opioids being involved in 80% of these cases. The financial burden is equally staggering, with the combined cost of opioid use disorder and fatal opioid overdose exceeding $41 million annually—amounting to over $4,000 per capita. Overdose Prevention Centers, also known as safe consumption sites, are healthcare facilities where pre-obtained illegal drugs can be consumed under the supervision of nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. OPCs support vulnerable populations incapacitated by opioid addiction that have historically been neglected by policy initiatives. STPP collaborated with The Lookout Project on a one-pager for policymakers on the benefits of OPCs.
