Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee To Hold Listening Session Aug. 22 In Bismarck To Discuss Strategies To Combat Opioid Misuse
North Dakota’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee will hold a listening session on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m. CDT, to gather ideas on how to make a positive impact on the state’s system of prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services targeting opioid misuse and addiction.
Community Health Entities Encourage Disposal Of Unused Or Expired Prescriptions
In 2022, Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) established a pain management task force involving members of local care teams and a variety of community partners.
North Dakotans Working Towards Recovery From Addiction Find Support In Recovery Housing Program
The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division is providing support to people working towards recovery from addiction through the Recovery Housing Assistance Program (RHAP).
HRMC Offers Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Dramatic increases in the number of opioid prescriptions have led to a crisis in our nation and in South Dakota, according to the Avoid Opioid Prescription Addiction program.
Three Tips for Healthcare Workers Struggling with COVID-19, Compassion Fatigue and Addiction
A few recommendations for healthcare workers who are struggling with compassion fatigue and moving on from COVID-19, regardless if addiction is affecting their life or no
ECHO Hub established by USD School of Health Sciences
Overcoming the obstacles of distance and locally unavailable expertise is the objective of the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) project, a videoconferencing case-based learning platform that can feed a knowledge-sharing network. A more specific ECHO goal is to create and foster telementoring between front line caregivers in rural and underserved settings with experts and other health care professionals who are able to share necessary information to improve patient and public health outcomes.
Black Hills Doctor Offers Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
There is no longer any debate about the fact that America is in the midst of an opioid crisis. There are now more Americans addicted to these potent drugs - both nationally and in our own region - than at any time in history. But exactly how to address the crisis is still a topic of considerable debate.
When You Need to Say No
In conversations about opioid prescriptions, there can be unspoken fears and motivations swirling beneath the surface. The patient may be fearful, aggressive or even dishonest. The clinician may fear backlash if the answer is no, but also knows that saying no could save a life.