MI HR0158

Declares August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in the state of Michigan

Recognizes drug overdose as the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States, with 2,826 overdose deaths recorded in Michigan in 2023

Acknowledges that substance use disorder affects over 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and older and is classified as a chronic disease by the CDC

Highlights that stigmatization of substance use disorder prevents many Americans from seeking mental health treatment and medical care, contributing to increased overdose deaths

Notes the social and economic consequences of substance use disorder, including increased healthcare and criminal justice costs, reduced job productivity, and impacts on families