Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Illicit drug use
A Qualitative Analysis of Rural Syringe Service Program Fidelity in Appalachian Kentucky: Staff and Participant Perspectives
Presents a study exploring the fidelity of rural syringe service programs (SSPs) to the core components of SSPs. Highlights five SSPs in rural Appalachia and evaluates the programs' adherence to the six core components of SSPs. Bases findings on interviews with clients and staff.
Author(s): E.J. Batty, U. Ibragimov, M. Fadanelli, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(2), 328-337
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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Presents a study exploring the fidelity of rural syringe service programs (SSPs) to the core components of SSPs. Highlights five SSPs in rural Appalachia and evaluates the programs' adherence to the six core components of SSPs. Bases findings on interviews with clients and staff.
Author(s): E.J. Batty, U. Ibragimov, M. Fadanelli, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(2), 328-337
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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Vermont Baseline Needs Assessment Qualitative Report: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Experiences in Rural Vermont
Presents a baseline needs assessment of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in rural Vermont. Discusses access to OUD treatment, experiences of people with OUD, and makes recommendations for improving care for OUD in rural Vermont.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
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Presents a baseline needs assessment of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in rural Vermont. Discusses access to OUD treatment, experiences of people with OUD, and makes recommendations for improving care for OUD in rural Vermont.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
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RCORP - Implementation IV Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 65 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Implementation grant program for 2022. Projects focus on strengthening and expanding substance use disorder/opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery service delivery.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
Provides contact information and initial project information for 65 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Implementation grant program for 2022. Projects focus on strengthening and expanding substance use disorder/opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery service delivery.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
Related funding:
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Implementation
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RCORP - Psychostimulant Support II Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 29 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Psychostimulant Support grant program for 2022. Projects focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery for rural residents who misuse psychostimulants, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, as well as prescription stimulants.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
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Provides contact information and initial project information for 29 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Psychostimulant Support grant program for 2022. Projects focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery for rural residents who misuse psychostimulants, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, as well as prescription stimulants.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
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Review of Four CARA Programs and Preparing for Future Evaluations
Report highlights a review of four programs funded through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) aimed at expanding access to overdose prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. Explores the impact of the programs on their communities and makes recommendations for policy makers. Discusses challenges and program adaptations for rural communities.
Additional links: Read Online, Report Highlights
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Report highlights a review of four programs funded through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) aimed at expanding access to overdose prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. Explores the impact of the programs on their communities and makes recommendations for policy makers. Discusses challenges and program adaptations for rural communities.
Additional links: Read Online, Report Highlights
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Improving Access - NAM Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic Telehealth and Virtual Care Meeting Series
Highlights the proceedings of a meeting discussing the use of telehealth and virtual care to treat substance use disorder (SUD). Explores the effect the COVID-19 pandemic on telehealth regulation and reimbursement. Features considerations for rural communities.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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Highlights the proceedings of a meeting discussing the use of telehealth and virtual care to treat substance use disorder (SUD). Explores the effect the COVID-19 pandemic on telehealth regulation and reimbursement. Features considerations for rural communities.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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RCORP - Medication Assisted Treatment Access Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 11 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Medication-Assisted Treatment (RCORP-MAT) Access grant program for 2022. Projects focus on establishing new MAT access points and increasing capacity for the provision of sustainable MAT services.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
Provides contact information and initial project information for 11 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Medication-Assisted Treatment (RCORP-MAT) Access grant program for 2022. Projects focus on establishing new MAT access points and increasing capacity for the provision of sustainable MAT services.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
Related funding:
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Medication-Assisted Treatment (RCORP-MAT) Access
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Spatiotemporal Trends in Three Smoothed Overdose Death Rates in US Counties, 2012–2020
Provides county-level U.S. maps depicting spatiotemporal patterns of synthetic opioid, any opioid, and psychostimulant overdose death rates from 2012 to 2020 and discusses overdose trends and potential response.
Author(s): McKinley E. Saunders, Jamie L. Humphrey, Barrot H. Lambdin
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 20
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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Provides county-level U.S. maps depicting spatiotemporal patterns of synthetic opioid, any opioid, and psychostimulant overdose death rates from 2012 to 2020 and discusses overdose trends and potential response.
Author(s): McKinley E. Saunders, Jamie L. Humphrey, Barrot H. Lambdin
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 20
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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The Mental Health, Substance Use, Physical Health, and Mental Health Treatment Need of Community Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Hawai'i
Results of a study detailing the health-related needs of Hawai'i's unhoused people, most of whom live in rural areas. Features statistics on self-reported rates of depression and anxiety, illicit substance use, alcohol use, smoking, obesity, and overall physical health.
Author(s): Andrew M. Subica, Daryl S. Sampaga, Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek, Tammy K. K. Martin, Scott K. Okamoto
Citation: Community Mental Health Journal, 59, 1021–1026
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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Results of a study detailing the health-related needs of Hawai'i's unhoused people, most of whom live in rural areas. Features statistics on self-reported rates of depression and anxiety, illicit substance use, alcohol use, smoking, obesity, and overall physical health.
Author(s): Andrew M. Subica, Daryl S. Sampaga, Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek, Tammy K. K. Martin, Scott K. Okamoto
Citation: Community Mental Health Journal, 59, 1021–1026
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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Small Rural Hospital Helps Build 'Bridge' to Addiction Services with New Mobile Clinic
A case study that describes a behavioral health program in rural Massachusetts that created a bridge team who provides prevention, treatment, and recovery services outside of hospital facilities for those with opioid used disorder (OUD).
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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A case study that describes a behavioral health program in rural Massachusetts that created a bridge team who provides prevention, treatment, and recovery services outside of hospital facilities for those with opioid used disorder (OUD).
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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