Drug Test - Livonia, MI

Livonia, Michigan - Drug Testing

Substance Abuse Trends and Statistics for Livonia, MI

News Events Relating to Substance Abuse in Livonia, MI

In November 2022, a Livonia pharmacist was charged with running a multi-million dollar cough syrup distribution ring following a raid at his home. According to reports, the Livonia pharmacist was charged with a total of 20 felonies, including money laundering and illegally selling and distributing millions of dollars of prescription cough syrup over the course of multiple years.

Federal authorities reported that the pharmacist was illegally selling promethazine, a highly potent prescription cough syrup commonly used in an illicit cocktail commonly known as "sizzurp." It's believed that the operation was run out of the Medpro Pharmacy on Middlebelt Road, where the pharmacist bought roughly 7,000 pint-sized bottles of promethazine to resell to street drug dealers.

At the time of the raid, law enforcement discovered millions of dollars in profits hidden in the wall of the pharmacist's home. With the combined felony charges, the pharmacist faces up to 20 years in prison.

Laws and Regulations Relating to Substance Abuse in Livonia, MI

In June 2022, Michigan Legislature passed HB 5163 to create new opioid-related overdose program requirements for hospitals across the state. Under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Livonia hospital emergency departments treating more than 50 patients a year are now required to implement an emergency-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program.

This effort works to enhance medical response to emergency drug overdose situations and better preserve the lives of Michigan residents. These new strategies also include updated guidelines on who to hire, staff training, and sustainability planning for this program, as well as efforts to bridge the gap between hospitals and community-based organizations to better support recovery efforts.

Last updated 12/26/2022