Category: Substance Use
Harm Reduction Strategies and Resources are Crucial in Preventing Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses
A few grains of salt. That’s the amount of fentanyl it takes to cause a fatal overdose. In recent...
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Collaborative Care Strategies Proven Effective in Treating and Preventing Substance Use
As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities, experts are looking toward collaborative...
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Integrated Approaches to Care Address Substance Use Disorder Among Older Adults
Changes and life experiences that occur throughout the aging process can be overwhelming, leading...
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Medical Marijuana VS Opioids: A Look at the Pros and Cons
Missouri is the 32nd state to legalize marijuana, often referred to as cannabis, for medical use....
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HRSA Programs Help Overcome Maternal and Fetal Substance Use Disorder Challenges
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations...
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The Rising Risks of Polysubstance Misuse
Recently, the Bureau of Primary Health Care Behavioral Health Technical Assistance hosted an...
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Toxic Drinking Culture Haunts the American “Normal”
The fight against alcohol abuse is one of America’s longest sagas, from the settlers who only...
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National Recovery Month Reminds Us Recovery is Possible for Everyone
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance celebrating the gains made by those...
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ROAD TO RECOVERY REQUIRES ERASING STIGMA
Early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought an 18% increase nationwide in substance use...
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Grant Combats Opioid Epidemic with Stigma-Free Support
In rural Missouri, being rural strong means being proud of one’s resiliency and ability to keep...
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ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGERS OF PANDEMIC DRINKING
Though research is ongoing, evidence gathered so far indicates an increase in alcohol consumption...
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COVID-19 Increases Mental Health Issues, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation Among Disproportionately Affected Groups
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation requirements, economic recession, and record...
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