July 10, 2019

NEO nets grants to fight against opioid abuse

Author: From staff reports news@joplinglobe.com

MIAMI, Okla. — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College has received grants totaling nearly $70,000 to help prevent the spread of opioid abuse in the state.
The State Opioid Response Higher Education Community Outreach Grant, a little more than $54,000, will be used to develop a communication and outreach program to train students, faculty and staff in culturally responsive approaches to identifying and treating opioid abuse.
The grant will provide funding for a project coordinator, a licensed professi