Publications by authors named "Patricia Ahmed"
BMC Public Health
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rural areas face higher rates of substance use disorder (SUD) and stigma, which affects treatment access.
- A comparative study between rural Ohio (2020) and South Dakota (2022-2023) highlights significant differences in attitudes towards SUD, showing South Dakotans are more likely to view addiction as an illness.
- The findings suggest that acknowledging SUD as an illness reduces stigma and increases support for harm reduction strategies, emphasizing the need for targeted anti-stigma campaigns to enhance treatment-seeking behaviors in rural communities.
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003)
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Drug overdoses are becoming more common, especially in rural areas like South Dakota, which lack resources to help people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD).
- The START-SD project, involving pharmacists and researchers, works to provide better access to treatment and support for those affected by SUD.
- The project focuses on harm reduction and prevention, using innovative methods that could be applied in other states, while also gathering data to measure their success.
