Article Title
Abstract
Fatal drug overdoses have affected both urban and rural communities in recent years but is more pronounced in rural areas. In this narrative, a commentary regarding the increased maternal morbidity and mortality rates for rural women, the lack of access to appropriate medical and substance abuse treatment, and societal and intragroup stigma will be addressed, as these issues are plaguing rural substance users and their recovery. The narrative will include an in-depth discussion regarding the practices and policies being implemented in reducing rural fatal overdoses, including the implementation and underutilization of medication assisted treatment and harm reduction techniques, as well as the stigma surrounding rural substance users and some evidence-based practices, hindering care, treatment, and potential recovery for rural users.
Recommended Citation
Nutter, Katie J.
(2022)
"Substance Use in Rural Areas: A Narrative Concerning the Care, Treatment, and Stigma of Rural Substance Users,"
The Mid-Southern Journal of Criminal Justice: Vol. 3, Article 2.
Available at:
https://mds.marshall.edu/msjcj/vol3/iss1/2