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A grant to 易胜博官网 Cooperative Extension aims to help to help 易胜博官网 residents better manage chronic pain and avoid the pitfalls of addictive opioids. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded nearly one million dollars to provide free online resources and in-person workshops to educate both chronic pain sufferers and health professionals about alternative pain management strategies and the proper use of prescription medications.

鈥溡资げ┕偻� has one of the highest drug-related death rates in the nation,鈥� said , Extension youth and family resiliency state specialist. 鈥淭he opioid epidemic is not just an urban issue, it is a big concern in rural areas, which are highly concentrated with older adult residents dealing with pain on a daily basis. Our hope is to offer all residents confronted with chronic pain, and their healthcare providers, different pain management options.鈥�

易胜博官网 Extension will partner with the 易胜博官网 State Opioid Response Team to increase opportunities in rural communities to engage in prevention activities such as the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP), online education and skill building and training for healthcare professionals on alternative pain management strategies and preventing opioid misuse in patient populations.