Module 4: Implementation Considerations for Rural Substance Use Disorder Programs

Addressing substance use disorders (SUDs) 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 prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programs for SUDs.

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
  • Considerations for Adolescents
  • Considerations for American Indian/Alaska Native and Tribal Populations
  • Considerations for Women
  • Considerations for People with Comorbid Conditions
  • Considerations for Veterans
  • Considerations for Farmers