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A rural ecosystem of recovery: Lessons from substance users' experiences of accessing services in Western Australia's South West.

Beatriz Cuesta-BriandMichael TaranMathew Coleman
Published in: Drug and alcohol review (2022)
An effective ecosystem of support for alcohol and other drugs users in the South West should include expanded access to health, community and welfare services, with an emphasis on peer-led support programs, and strong cross-sector collaboration to mitigate the access barriers operating at the broader community level. Lessons from our study can inform the development of rural ecosystems of support for alcohol and other drugs users.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • climate change
  • south africa
  • public health
  • primary care
  • human health
  • alcohol consumption
  • drug induced