Rural vs. Urban Substance Abuse Differences

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There are many differences between city dwellers and their country counterparts, from type of employment to entertainment choices. According to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people who live in rural settings are more likely to seek treatment for different patterns of substance abuse when compared to city dwellers. In rural areas, those seeking treatment are most likely to have problems with alcohol and non-heroin opiates like OxyContin, while urban populations are more likely to seek treatment for addiction to heroin and cocaine.…

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