Retrospectively evaluating trends in opioid prescriptions and medication-assisted treatment in a mid-Michigan region.

Objective: To evaluate opioid prescribing and monitoring trends for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid-related disorders in mid-Michigan.

Design: Retrospective chart review of 500 randomly selected charts coded for MSK conditions and opioid-related disorders based on the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) codes during the time frame of January 1 to June 30, 2019. Data were compared to baseline data collected in a previous 2016 study to evaluate prescribing trends.

Michigan Marijuana Legalization: Correlations Among Cannabis Use, Mental Health, and Other Factors.

Introduction: There are health implications with the statewide legalization of recreational marijuana that are still not fully understood and require further examination. This study evaluates the prevalence of marijuana use in patients being treated for a variety of conditions and whether correlations exist between marijuana use, mental health conditions, and concomitant use of psychotropic medications.

Methods:  Data were collected from an electronic medical record (EMR) as part of a retrospective chart audit.