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Substance Use Disorder

A treatable mental disorder that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to an inability to control the use of legal or illegal drugs or medications. It includes opioid use disorder.

Opioid Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of opioid use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, characterized by tolerance, withdrawal, and compulsive drug-seeking behavior.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides healthcare to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable.

Grants and Cooperative Agreements

Financial assistance provided by the federal government. Grants are usually for a specific purpose with less government involvement, while cooperative agreements involve more substantial federal participation in the project.

Rural Area

Geographic regions with low population density and small settlements, often defined by specific federal criteria.

Public Health Service Act

The primary law governing the organization, activities, and funding of the U.S. Public Health Service, which oversees many public health programs and agencies.