Category: Substance Use
National Recovery Month Reminds Us Recovery is Pos...
Posted by Contributing Writer | Sep 16, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
Harm Reduction Strategies and Resources are Crucial in Preventing Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses
by Contributing Writer | Aug 15, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
A few grains of salt. That’s the amount of fentanyl it takes to cause a fatal overdose. In recent...
Read MoreCollaborative Care Strategies Proven Effective in Treating and Preventing Substance Use
by Contributing Writer | Jul 28, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities, experts are looking toward collaborative...
Read MoreIntegrated Approaches to Care Address Substance Use Disorder Among Older Adults
by Contributing Writer | May 26, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
Changes and life experiences that occur throughout the aging process can be overwhelming, leading...
Read MoreMedical Marijuana VS Opioids: A Look at the Pros and Cons
by Tonia Wright | Apr 21, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
Missouri is the 32nd state to legalize marijuana, often referred to as cannabis, for medical use....
Read MoreHRSA Programs Help Overcome Maternal and Fetal Substance Use Disorder Challenges
by Contributing Writer | Apr 21, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations...
Read MoreThe Rising Risks of Polysubstance Misuse
by Katie Feuerstein | Apr 19, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
Recently, the Bureau of Primary Health Care Behavioral Health Technical Assistance hosted an...
Read MoreToxic Drinking Culture Haunts the American “Normal”
by Katie Feuerstein | Mar 27, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
The fight against alcohol abuse is one of America’s longest sagas, from the settlers who only...
Read MoreNational Recovery Month Reminds Us Recovery is Possible for Everyone
by Contributing Writer | Sep 16, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance celebrating the gains made by those...
Read MoreROAD TO RECOVERY REQUIRES ERASING STIGMA
by Contributing Writer | May 4, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
Early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought an 18% increase nationwide in substance use...
Read MoreGrant Combats Opioid Epidemic with Stigma-Free Support
by Contributing Writer | May 4, 2021 | Rural, Substance Use | 0 |
In rural Missouri, being rural strong means being proud of one’s resiliency and ability to keep...
Read MoreALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGERS OF PANDEMIC DRINKING
by Contributing Writer | Apr 14, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
Though research is ongoing, evidence gathered so far indicates an increase in alcohol consumption...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Increases Mental Health Issues, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation Among Disproportionately Affected Groups
by Contributing Writer | Oct 7, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Wellness, Substance Use | 0 |
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation requirements, economic recession, and record...
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