WILX: Community conversations about opioids in Jackson County
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Leaders and recovery advocates hosted a community conversation about dangerous, addictive drugs. Drug-Free Jackson, the Jackson Health Department, and Home of New Vision held the event to talk about opioid abuse.
Between September 2022 and August 2023, Jackson County had 34 overdose deaths and 447 overdose-related ER visits. Dozens of Grass Lake and Jackson County residents attended the event on Tuesday. Advocates hosting the event say this doesn’t just happen in urban areas but also in rural communities, affecting individuals and the entire county.