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Prevention of Drug Use and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders in Rural Areas

Description
Discusses the role and potential benefits of engaging rural communities in the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders. Includes a discussion of substance use problems in the rural context, and provides examples of useful tools and evidence-based strategies. Provides a list of additional resources, and a self-assessment tool designed to help identify needs, capacities, and strategies in your community.
Date
03/2017
Type
Document
Organization
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Tagged as
Behavioral health · Planning and strategy methods and resources · Policy · Population health · Substance use and misuse