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Resources by Topic: Substance use and misuse

Rural SUD Info Center
Serves as an information clearinghouse sharing evidenced-based resources and practices for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders (SUDs) in rural communities. Also shares news, events, and opportunities for technical assistance from the 3 Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) funded Rural Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) on SUDs.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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Tennessee Multi-Sector Plan for Aging Data Dashboard
Dashboard providing county- and state-level data on aging in Tennessee. Presents health and demographic data of adults over age 65 in Tennessee, including data on diabetes, cancer, substance abuse, COPD, cardiovascular conditions, and more. Includes a map of healthcare facility locations.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health Research
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Colorectal Cancer Data Dashboard
Dashboard providing maps and graphs of county-level colorectal cancer (CRC) data from a variety of sources. Includes data on CRC incidence, mortality, screening, obesity, tobacco use, age groups, educational attainment, poverty, and race and ethnicity. Also allows mapping of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, Commission on Cancer-accredited hospitals, and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Additional links: Tutorial
Type: Tool
Sponsoring organization: American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
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State Tobacco-Related Disparities
Dashboard presents state-level data on tobacco use in the form of maps and charts based on a number of demographic categories, such at age, race and ethnicity, income, and urban-rural location, among others. Allows users to narrow data by state and year and compare demographic factors.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Aspire Arkansas
Reports state- and county-level data on health, education, demographics, racial equity, and more in Arkansas. Health indicators include infant health and prenatal care, obesity and overweight, routine check-ups, oral health visits, substance use, overdose, and more. Allows selection of key indicators to create customized, county-level data dashboards.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF)
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Nebraska Overdose Prevention Dashboard
Dashboard offering maps and charts related to drug overdose data and access to prevention and treatment resources in Nebraska. Includes trends over time and county-level data.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Indiana County Health Scorecard
Interactive map offering data at the county level for adult obesity, vaccination, infant mortality, life expectancy, smoking, suicide, and injuries.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Indiana Department of Health
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Health Behaviors in Rural America as a Public Health Issue
Provides a brief overview of health behaviors in rural areas, along with relevant CDC resources and reports.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Drug Overdose in Rural America as a Public Health Issue
Provides a brief overview of drug overdose risk in rural areas, along with relevant CDC resources and reports.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Wisconsin Rural Health and Substance Use Clinical Support (RHeSUS) Program: Lunch and Learn Series
An online continuing education series for healthcare professionals who treat patients with substance use disorder. Recorded webinars are available.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organizations: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Hospital Association
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