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Prevention of Opioid Use Disorder in Women

This webinar reviews the literature on the development of chronic opioid use disorder in women, and prescribing recommendations to reduce excessive opioid prescribing for acute pain related to common procedures.

SBIRT for Unhealthy Alcohol Use

In this webinar, Dr. Rose presents the origins of SBIRT and summarizes the evidence for its efficacy. She describes the process and the variety of options that exist for using SBIRT principles to care for patients with unhealthy alcohol use. The webinar offers suggestions for obtaining hands-on guidance for using it in practice.

Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders

The presentation reviews new data on the neuropsychiatric and other medical effects of stimulants, and information on evidence-based treatment.

Suicide and Substance Use Disorders

Approximately 40% of patients seeking treatment for SUDs report a history of suicide attempts. This presentation describes the risk factors, screening methods, and key elements of safety planning for patients with suicidal ideation. It also explores rural implications for patients with SUDs and suicidal ideation.

A Multigenerational Approach to Prevention & Treatment of SUDs

Through both environmental and genetic factors, substance use disorders frequently perpetuate from one generation to another within families. Treating individuals struggling with substance use disorder in isolation often represents a missed opportunity to provide both treatment and preventative measures for others in their family who have been directly impacted by, are at risk for, or also struggle with a substance use disorder.

Treatment and Assessment of Co-occurring PTSD and SUDs

This webinar by Dr. Peck provides a definition of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the DSM-V, presents an overview of PTSD prevalence, and also reviews helpful assessment tools, strategies, and effective treatment approaches for PTSD. It also discusses specific considerations for working with rural populations and individuals with concurrent PTSD and substance use disorder

Welcome to the Rural SUD Info Center, a collection of best practices, tools, and research for rural communities as they work to build and strengthen a comprehensive approach to substance use disorder (SUD). These resources offer support to rural providers/partners, recovery specialists, rural community members, and more.

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FAQs

How can I learn more about the resources and services that are specifically available in my local area?

We encourage all visitors to the Rural SUD Info website to also explore additional resources and services available through the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA),  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or Rural Health Information Hub (RHIHub).

How often are the Rural SUD Info Center materials updated?

Materials are updated on a quarterly basis.

How can I contact the Rural SUD Info Center?

Visit the request assistance page. https://ruralsudinfo.org/request-assistance/

Is there an Urban SUD Resource Center?

There is not an equivalent Urban SUD Resource Center. However, all of the information and tools on this website are available to the public, regardless of location or grant status. 

What are the Rural Centers of Excellence?

The RCOEs were established in 2019 by the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), an initiative of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that aims to reduce morbidity and mortality related to SUD in rural areas.

Myself, or someone I know, is in a crisis. What should I do?

Please call or text 988, or visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/in-crisis

What is the Rural SUD Info Center?

The Rural SUD Info Center is a collection of best practices, tools, and research for rural communities building and strengthening a comprehensive approach to substance use disorder (SUD). These resources offer support to rural providers/partners, recovery specialists, rural community members, and more.

What resources are available for providers and patients?

Resources available for providers and patients include the Clearinghouse Resource Page. We also encourage visitors to fill out a technical assistance (TA) request for implementation support.

Where can I find rural providers in my area?

We encourage our visitors to use resources found throughout the Rural SUD Info
Center, along with Health
Resources & Services Administration, Rural
Health Information Hub, and the three RCOEs
to locate rural providers in your area.

Where can I find previous versions of toolkits?

All old versions of toolkits and resources are archived and can be retrieved through a request via the request assistance form.

Who operates the Rural SUD Info Center?

The Rural SUD Info Center is operated by the three RCORP-Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders, which are funded by HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.

In Crisis? Call or Text 988