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Bureau of Substance Abuse
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On October 1, 2009, the Office of Drug Control Policy was abolished. Administration for substance abuse services and problem gambling programs remains with the Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services (BSAAS) in the Department of Community Health's Mental Health & Substance Abuse Administration.
BSAAS envisions a future for the citizens of the state of Michigan where the impact of substance use no longer threatens the health and safety of our communities. BSAAS works in partnership with local agencies to address their individual needs as part of its statewide leadership role. BSAAS strives to accomplish its goals through prevention and treatment initiatives.
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BSAAS seeks to address the many issues raised by various forms of addictive behavior that are found within our society and the consequences of those behaviors. The staff of BSAAS is comprised of individuals with expertise in the full range of issues that are present in the field of addiction. It is their mandate to provide statewide leadership to individuals actively engaged in confronting problems in the field, irrespective of where those problems may arise.
BSAAS staff are assigned to several areas, a brief description of each follows:
Treatment – Through regional coordinating agencies (CAs), treatment services are provided to clients that include detoxification, inpatient and outpatient care, short and long term residential therapy, and access services for women and families. Opioid treatment medication, including methadone, is provided by opioid treatment programs (OTP). Please click on Treatment to learn more.
Prevention – State and federal funds are used to support and expand the prevention infrastructure in Michigan. We are involved in reducing youth access to tobacco and underage drinking, and providing parenting awareness resources. Please click on Prevention to learn more.
Education – Funds are provided to public schools and local nonprofit community groups for a variety of activities to prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use and violence. On October 26, 2009, administration for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act School Formula Grants and Governor's Discretionary Grants will be transferred to the Department of Education. Until that time, information can still be found on our Education webpage.
Law Enforcement – A variety of funding streams support criminal justice initiatives aimed at reducing drug use and related violence in Michigan. We are also involved in reducing methamphetamine use and production through the State Methamphetamine Task Force and related funding streams. On October 26, 2009, administration for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Grant, and the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Act will be transferred to the Department of State Police. Until that time, information can still be found on our on Law Enforcement webpage.
Problem Gambling – Problem Gambling services available to Michigan residents include: 24-hour helpline, prevention programs, and treatment programs. Please click on Problem Gambling to learn more.
Contract Management – Contracts are required of those receiving funds from this office. We develop, manage, and monitor such contracts; as well as manage the substance abuse client data and performance indicator systems. Please click on Contract Management to contact us and learn more.
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