Individuals overcoming substance use disorder (SUD) often face a series of overwhelming obstacles when reentering their communities. Workplace stigmas around addiction, a lack of transportation to services and unsupportive living situations can all stand in the way of successful long-term recovery. To help individuals navigate these types of barriers,…

The nation’s substance use disorder crisis disproportionately impacts Appalachia, where in 2021 overdose-related mortality rates for people ages 25–54 was 72 percent higher in the region than the rest of the country. Appalachians struggling with substance use disorder encounter additional barriers including transportation, housing, access to care, education, and…