Opioid Use Disorder: Rural Policy Brief

Link

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/policy-briefs/opioid-overdoses-policy-brief.html

Sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description

Provides a brief overview of the issue of opioid overdoses in rural areas and offers public health policy and strategy options to help communities prevent and reduce rural opioid overdose deaths. Includes case studies describing interventions implemented in 3 states.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Naloxone • Overdose Prevention • Prescriber Education • Treatment