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The Role Of Rural Hospitals In Addressing Opioid And Other Substance Use Problems, John A. Gale Ms Jan 2018

The Role Of Rural Hospitals In Addressing Opioid And Other Substance Use Problems, John A. Gale Ms

Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders

Webinar presentation to the Small Rural Hospital Transition project addressing issues of rural opioid and other substance use issues, focusing on the role of rural hospitals, and the importance of community engagement. Component parts of an effective opioid/substance use system of care include prevention, treatment, and recovery. Models must be adapted to the geographic, resource, and cultural realities of rural areas. Examples of strategies are provided.


Strategies To Combat Opioid Use In Rural Communities, John A. Gale Ms Jan 2018

Strategies To Combat Opioid Use In Rural Communities, John A. Gale Ms

Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders

Webinar presentation discussing

  • Opioid use across rural settings
  • Drivers of rural opioid use
  • Burden of opioid use in rural communities
  • Evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies to address rural opioid use