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Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder

Published on January 5, 2021
People can recover from opioid dependence or misuse with treatment, counseling and support.
Helping older adults with substance misuse problems

Published on December 30, 2020
Learn to recognize the signs and help older adults get the help they need to recover their health and quality of life.
What veterans should know about diabetes

Published on December 29, 2020
MSU Extension has type 2 diabetes prevention and self-management programs for veteran communities.
Alternatives ways to manage chronic pain

Published on December 29, 2020
There are many lifestyle and alternative treatments to medication for managing chronic pain.
Health scams often target older people

Published on December 9, 2020
Health scams are common, so one must be prepared not to fall for them. Learn the warning signs!
Preventing opioid misuse

Published on December 7, 2020
Potential risks of opioid use and what you can do.
Health benefits of nature

Published on December 3, 2020
There are many mental health and physical health benefits from spending time outside in nature.
Opioid use considerations

Published on November 24, 2020
Prescription opioids like Vicodin can be used to effectively manage pain. However, there are important risks and considerations to take into account before using these medications.
MSU Extension providing Northern Michigan community webinars on opioid misuse prevention

Published on November 2, 2020
Free community presentations share what communities can do to promote opioid use disorder prevention and recovery.
What is metabolic syndrome?

Published on October 20, 2020
Know the conditions that increase your risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.