Exercise and Chronic Pain
The long-term impacts of chronic pain often cause individuals to reduce or eliminate physical activity.
USU Fact Sheets:
Nutrition and Chronic Pain
Dietary advice is essential for those that struggle with chronic pain to improve diets and ultimately decrease pain.
Opioid Fast Facts for Parents
We provide a quick list of commonly asked questions about opioids for parents.
Online Articles & Videos:
Substance Use Disorder/Opioid Use Disorder
CDC Shows Record Breaking Increase in Overdose Deaths Nationally – USU Online
How Opioid Addiction Occurs – Mayo Clinic
Millions of American Lives Have Heen Transformed through Recovery – Tooele Transcript
Opioid Misuse Viewed through Person and Place in the Rural West – Journal of Opioid Management
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition)
Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose
SAMHSA: Opioid Overdose Prevention ToolKit (English & Spanish)
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Frequently Asked Questions
Talking About Prescriptions – Extension HEART Team Tips (Video)
Harm and Stigma Reduction
Addiction-ary: Substance Use Disorder Terminology
Addressing Stigma: What is it and what can be done about it? – RCORP-TA
How to Avoid Using Stigmatizing Language – Extension HEART Team Tips (Video)
Reduce Stigma in Your Community – March of Dimes
Stigma has Been Source of Much Needless Suffering – Tooele Transcript
Parent Resources
Mother & Infant Support
Pain Management
State and National Resources
1-800-662-HELP (4357) – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline provides treatment referral and information 24/7. It is free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish.