Distribution of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Across the Rural-Urban Continuum [Policy Brief]

Authors

Jennifer D. Lenardson MHS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
John A. Gale MS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

2-1-2008

Keywords

Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Rural Treatment centers, MRHRC, substance use disorders

Abstract

Key Findings: Access to substance abuse treatment is limited in rural areas by fewer treatment beds. Less populated rural areas contain a small proportion of facilities offering a range of core services and varying levels of outpatient and intensive services. Opiod treatment programs are nearly absent in rural areas.

Comments

National Study of Substance Abuse Prevalence & Treatment Services in Rural Areas

Funding Organization

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services

Grant Number

CA#U1CRH03716

Recommended Citation

Lenardson, J., & Gale, J. A. (2008). Distribution of substance abuse treatment facilities across the rural-urban continuum. (Research & Policy Brief No. 35B). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center.