Substance Use Disorder in the Subpopulations
Presented by: Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network, collaborating with Mid-Central AHEC
Educational Speaker Series April 26th through April 30th
Time: 11 a.m. Noon
Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network is a grassroots, network coalition, built on a foundation of collaboration and community, the CMREN, managed by Ferris State University, builds partnerships with entities such as Spectrum Health System, Michigan District Health Department #10, Central Michigan Community Mental Health and other regional partners, like the Mid-Central AHEC. CMREN's primary role is that of a community connector to enhance awareness, education, and collaboration in the three country service area Mecosta, Newago, and Osceola.
Future efforts will expand existing services and fills gaps to ensure the development of robust, comprehensive set of SUD/OUD prevention, treatment, and recovery opportunities within the service area.
In an effort to address, "Substance Use Disorder in Subpopulations", an educational speaker series has been developed. This event's theme is subpopulations, with each day focusing on SUD prevention, treatment, or recovery in a specific group of individuals. Potential populations to be addressed include: pregnant women, Native American tribes, cancer/chronic pain patients, and stigmatized individuals.
For more event and registration information please reach out to the Mid-Central Area Health Education Center at midcentralahec@cmich.edu.