Health Disparities Related to Opioid Misuse in Appalachia: Practical Strategies and Recommendations for Communities

Source: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Published: 4/2019. This 22-page issue brief summarizes relevant health statistics, offers key strategies and resources for communities to explore, and provides five recommendations for community leaders, funders, and policymakers aimed at reducing health disparities in the Appalachian Region related to opioid misuse. It discusses recommendations to prevent opioid misuse; increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder; implement harm reduction strategies to reduce the consequences of opioid use disorder; support long-term recovery of opioid use disorder; and implement community-based solutions to prevent substance misuse. (PDF)
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