Module 4: Implementation Considerations for Rural Substance Use Disorder Programs

Treatment of substance use disorders involves a variety of services and no one program will work for every person or every community. This section discusses several issues to consider when implementing treatment programs for substance use disorders.

For a broad overview of rural program implementation, see Implementing a Rural Community Health Program in the Rural Community Health Toolkit.

In this module:

• Partnerships
• Trainings
• Legal Issues
• Drug Testing
• Social Support
• Stigma
• Transportation
• Incorporating Wellness Activities into Treatment
• Considerations for Populations