Prevention of Drug Use and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders in Rural Areas

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Discusses the role and potential benefits of engaging rural communities in the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders. Includes a discussion of substance use problems in the rural context, and provides examples of useful tools and evidence-based strategies. Provides a list of additional resources, and a self-assessment tool designed to help identify needs, capacities, and strategies in your community.

03/2017

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Behavioral health · Planning and strategy methods and resources · Policy · Population health · Substance use and misuse