Rural areas of the United States have been disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic. To improve treatment outcomes in rural, as well as urban settings, polysubstance use is increasingly recognized as an important determinant. Recent research suggests that for many individuals living with addiction, particularly those with opioid use disorder, polysubstance use is the norm rather than the exception (Cicero et al., 2020; Peppin et al., 2020; Mahoney 3rd et al., 2021; Palamar et al., 2018). In this presentation, participants will learn about the latest research of polysubstance use during the opioid crisis and acquire targeted clinical interventions tailored to communities impacted the most.

• The participant will be able to summarize the most common scenarios of polysubstance during the opioid crisis.
• The participant will be able to apply four strategies for openly discussing the risks of polysubstance and opioid use disorder, including harm reduction strategies and medication assisted treatment.
• The participant will be able to provide evidence-based clinical interventions tailored for rural communities.

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