Michigan Funds Youth Drug Prevention

Michigan is investing nearly $4 million to shield youth from drugs, funding 12 statewide programs that build resilience and offer positive alternatives before kids even consider substance use. This money comes from opioid settlement funds—half of Michigan’s $1.8 billion windfall by 2040—aimed at prevention. Research confirms early intervention works: kids who start drugs before age 15 are six times more likely to develop addiction later than those who wait until 21. Two mid-Michigan groups, Child and Family Charities in Ingham County and Family Service and Children’s Aid in Jackson County, are each receiving over $230,000 and $370,000 respectively to launch programs focused on stress management, healthy relationships, and life skills—all designed to keep kids on a strong, drug-free path. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05add543c5486e8e