Journal article
Treatment of Alcohol Use Problems Among Rural Populations: a Review of Barriers and Considerations for Increasing Access to Quality Care
Current addiction reports, Vol.9(4), pp.432-444
12/01/2022
DOI: 10.1007/s40429-022-00454-3
PMCID: PMC9702879
PMID: 36467720
Abstract
Purpose of Review Individuals living in rural areas face unique challenges when accessing services for alcohol-related problems and are at increased risk of experiencing alcohol-related harms. We outline research on rural-urban treatment gaps in alcohol use treatment, identify common barriers to treatment, and provide recommendations for how to address the difficulties faced by this population. Recent Findings Globally, individuals living in rural and remote areas are less likely to receive care for alcohol-related concerns compared to those residing in urban areas. Rural areas suffer from insufficient access to specialty providers, and rural residents are likely to experience greater stigma regarding seeking treatment for alcohol-related concerns. Given rural-urban disparities in access to treatment for alcohol use concerns, treatment efforts should incorporate stakeholders across the medical system. Telehealth options are particularly promising for increasing access to care. Adaptations should emphasize existing strengths among rural populations, such as strong religious beliefs and close community ties.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Treatment of Alcohol Use Problems Among Rural Populations: a Review of Barriers and Considerations for Increasing Access to Quality Care
- Creators
- Christal N. Davis - University of MissouriSusan E. O'Neill - University of Missouri
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Current addiction reports, Vol.9(4), pp.432-444
- DOI
- 10.1007/s40429-022-00454-3
- PMID
- 36467720
- PMCID
- PMC9702879
- NLM abbreviation
- Curr Addict Rep
- ISSN
- 2196-2952
- eISSN
- 2196-2952
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 13
- Grant note
- 2020-70028-32728; 2021-70035-35436 / United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984720380402771
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