Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, and Teaching Initiative
The Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, and Teaching Initiative, also known as HEART, is a health and wellness initiative through Utah State University Extension. The cutting-edge HEART program joins community partners to better address the health and wellness needs in our state. HEART brings unique academic resources into the community, partnering locally and nationally to address the opioid overdose epidemic and other pressing public health issues. Additionally, HEART focuses on related health and wellness topics, including suicide prevention, substance use prevention, mental and emotional health education, stigma reduction, resilience building, and other topics, depending on identified local needs. HEART partners with health departments, research experts, community coalitions, and other key stakeholders to coordinate on-the-ground efforts that advance evidence-based information, community-based solutions, and multi-sector partnerships.
Consuming a healthy diet can benefit everyone—especially individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), a disorder that occurs when frequent use of drugs or alcohol causes impairment, health issues, and difficulties with managing daily responsibilities (S...
Chronic pain is perhaps the most pervasive medical issue in the United States. The long-term impacts of chronic pain often cause individuals to reduce or eliminate physical activity.
This fact sheet will cover (1) the consequences of substance use and (2) the current recommendations for substance use during pregnancy.
