Issue Brief: Health Disparities Related to Opioid Misuse in Appalachia: Practical Strategies and Recommendations for Communities

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Creating a Culture of Health in Appalachia: Disparities and Bright Spots

This issue brief summarizes statistics on opioid misuse and overdose deaths in Appalachian communities, discusses key strategies and resources for addressing opioid misuse and overdose deaths, and provides recommendations for community leaders, funders, and policymakers. It also features promising practices, intervention strategies, and policy development and implementation ideas to reduce health disparities related to opioid misuse and overdose deaths.