This data brief aims to fill a gap in knowledge regarding rural first responders’ involvement, perceptions, and beliefs regarding treatment for people with opioid use disorder (OUD). The brief details
first responders’ concerns (rural n=58, non-rural n=32) about substance use, treatment barriers, beliefs about treatment for OUD, and the impact of COVID-19 on substance use and treatment availability.
Maine Baseline Needs Assessment: First Responders
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