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