Understanding and Preventing Substance Misuse in Agriculture: Identifying Links Between Chronic Pain, Loneliness, and Farming Webinar
May 19, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Registration Deadline: May 19, 2026 - 11:00AM
Zoom
Contact: Liz Williams, josaitis@msu.edu, 810-244-8511
Join Michigan State University Extension Educators for an informative session that explores how opioids affect the body, the current landscape of the opioid crisis, and how substance use can present itself in different ways. We will also examine how loneliness in farming can worsen pain and contribute to substance use risk. The session will close with a focus on protective factors and practical strategies to support overall well-being.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine an overview of the links between loneliness, pain, and substance misuse in farming.
- Explore effective strategies for managing pain and loneliness.
- Explore substance misuse prevention and harm reduction strategies.
This webinar is live and will not be recorded.
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