An Overview of the Opioid Overdose Crisis and its Impact on our Communities
August 27, 2025 1:00PM - 2:00PM 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST.
Registration Deadline: August 26, 2025 - 05:00PM
Online via Zoom
Contact: Liz Williams - josaitis@msu.edu
An Overview of the Opioid Overdose Crisis and its Impact on our Communities
Aug. 27, 2025
1–2 p.m. ET
Online via Zoom
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Michigan Substance Use Prevention, Education, and Recovery (MiSUPER). We will delve into evidence-based practices addressing opioid use prevention, treatment, and recovery. This presentation offers a comprehensive understanding of the opioid epidemic, its physiological and community impacts, and strategies for supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
Key Objectives:
- Highlighting the significance of language in discussing substance use.
- Defining opioids and exploring their effects on the human body.
- Understanding the motivations behind opioid use.
- Examining the impact of the overdose crisis on communities.
- Identifying actionable steps to mitigate the crisis and save lives.
- Painting a picture of what recovery entails.
Please note that this webinar will not be recorded live.