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Tips to Prevent Opioid Misuse and Overdose
Opioids can be a useful part of your healing process when used correctly. But, it’s far too easy to misuse and overdose on opioids if you don’t follow certain safety tips. Learn how you can safely use and dispose of opioid medications and how to help someone in need....
Support Available for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders
A new national report shows substance use disorder (SUD) is a key factor in Veteran suicide. The 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows Veterans Health Administration (VHA) users diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUD) had higher rates of...
Governor’s Institute Awarded Two SAMHSA Grants Focused on Mental Health and Combating the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic
The Governor’s Institute (GI) has gotten a shot in the arm for two of its primary initiatives: training the next generation of health care providers on substance use disorder treatments and training people who interact with military connected individuals experiencing...