Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Substance use and misuse - Rural Health Information Hub

'You Are Never Alone' | How One Tribe Is Fighting Youth Suicide With Culture and Crisis Response

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Describes the focus on native culture as a preventive strategy for suicide and mental health crises in Lummi Nation. Discusses high rates of drug overdoses among Lummi Nation youth.

HHS: Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder; Correction

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) making corrections to the February 2, 2024, final rule titled "Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder." These corrections are effective February 23, 2026.

School Of Medicine Receives Over $600,000 To Continue Fighting Opioid Epidemic

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust has awarded more than $600,000 to research and prevention projects at Mercer University School of Medicine. The projects address substance use in Georgia and emphasize prevention, treatment, and impact in rural communities most affected by the opioid epidemic.

EOP: Addressing Addiction Through the Great American Recovery Initiative

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Executive Order from the Office of the President establishing the White House Great American Recovery Initiative. The Initiative will coordinate the Federal Government's response to the addiction crisis, including advising heads of executive departments and agencies on how to implement programs that integrate prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery support, and re-entry into all relevant systems. The Initiative will be co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, and will have an Executive Director who shall administer the Initiative who will report to the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy.

18 Rural Georgia Counties Partner to Reduce Opioid Overdoses

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Discusses overdose death disparities in rural Georgia and new funding for 18 communities to support community-based responses. Notes rural-specific challenges in addressing the opioid crisis.