A report on the opioid crisis in the Appalachia region of the United States. The report describes the disproportionate impact opioid misuse and overdose has had on the region, and provides proven strategies for local action based on case study reports. Recommendations are made for enhancing leadership, prevention, recovery, rehabilitation for justice-involved individuals, and economic development.
Funding: Appalachian Regional Council
Opioids in Appalachia: The Role of Counties in Reversing a Regional Epidemic
A report describing the disproportionate impact of the opioid crisis in Appalachia and offering recommendations for local responses to the crisis.