Module 4: Implementation Considerations for Rural Substance Use Disorder Programs

Addressing substance use disorders (SUD) involves a variety of services. No single program will work for every individual or every community. This module outlines key issues to consider when implementing rural prevention, 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:

• Community Partnerships for Implementing SUD Programs
• Workforce to Support SUD Programs
• Trainings to Support SUD Programs
• Prevention Policies Related to Substance Use Disorders
  • Policies to Limit Access
  • Policies to Limit Consumption
  • Policies to Support Enforcement of Existing Laws
• Legal Considerations for Substance Use Disorders
• Stigma Associated with Substance Use Disorders
• Transportation Considerations for SUD Programs
• Considerations for Rural Populations when Implementing SUD Programs
  • Youth and Adolescents
  • Tribal Populations
  • Women
  • People with Co-Occurring Conditions
  • Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
  • Agricultural and Aquacultural Communities
  • People Who Are Justice-Involved