Substance Use Help

Substance Use Disorder can simply be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Drug abuse is "the use of illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed."

However, there are a broad range of substances that can be abused. There can be substances with mood-altering effects that are not drugs at all -- inhalants and solvents -- and there are drugs that can be abused that have no mood-altering or intoxication properties, such as anabolic steroids. Alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter medications, inhalants and solvents, and even coffee and cigarettes, can all be used to harmful excess as well. Theoretically, almost any substance can be abused.

The Substance Use Disorder Health Home is a “model of care” that coordinates your health needs. The reason this is so significant is that it is comprised of primary care and specialty behavioral health providers, bridging the gap between the two distinct delivery systems to provide optimal integrated care. It is specialized and personalized care focused on recovery-centered services. People diagnosed with an Substance Use Disorder and who are receiving benefits such as Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, Freedom to Work, Healthy Kids Expansion and MIChild are eligible. 

Individuals eligible for this benefit will receive access to a team of healthcare professionals, referrals to appropriate community and support services, comprehensive care management, care tailored to your specific needs, individual and family support. 

For more information, please call the DWIHN Access Center Helpline at 800-241-4949 or reach out to your current Provider if you’re already receiving services.