Is Peer Support a Tipping Point for the Opioid Use Disorder Crisis in Appalachia? Research Holds the Answer

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Investigates how the relationship among cultural, socioeconomic, medical, and geographic factors in Central Appalachia create additional burdens for opioid use recovery. Analyzes the effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder and peer recovery support services, providing recommendations to address opioid use disorder in Appalachia.

Kimberly Horn, Stephanie M. Mathis, Lara Nagle, et al.

Harm Reduction, 21, 122

06/2024

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Appalachia · Illicit drug use · Networking and collaboration · Prescription drug misuse · Specialty care · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention