Treating the Rural Opioid Epidemic
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Description
Policy brief reviewing the barriers to implementing
effective, high-quality treatment for mental health and
substance use issues in rural areas. Includes policy
recommendations for addressing these issues, focusing on
access to medication assisted treatment (MAT) and funding
for rural mental health infrastructure.
Author(s)
Christine Hancock, Heidi Mennenga, Nikki King, et al.
Date
02/2017
Organization
National Rural Health Association
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· Illicit drug use
· Mental health
· Policy
· Prescription drug misuse