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An Evaluation Of Databases Drawn From The National Survey Of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-Ssats), Brian Cushing, Elham Erfanian Jan 2021

An Evaluation Of Databases Drawn From The National Survey Of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-Ssats), Brian Cushing, Elham Erfanian

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Appalachia has been at the center of the drug crisis that has now exploded across the United States, wreaking havoc on communities and destroying lives. Other than a brief, hopeful leveling off in 2018, drug use and overdose deaths have continued to accelerate. One key focus of policies aimed at dealing with the crisis has been treatment and recovery resources, which provide critical support for those struggling with addiction. The Appalachian Regional Commission wishes to document the distribution of treatment and recovery resources within Appalachia, which is critical to assessing unmet needs. The following report describes, reviews, and evaluates the …