(1) equitably addresses the needs of underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities; and
(2) focuses on communities that have been disproportionately impacted by opioid abuse as evidenced in part by—(A) high rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids;
(B) high rates of drug poisoning deaths from heroin and other opioids; and
(C) a lack of accessibility to treatment providers and facilities and to emergency medical services.
Structure US Code
Title 34— CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle I— Comprehensive Acts
CHAPTER 101— JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
SUBCHAPTER XXXVIII— COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM
§ 10703. Review of applications
§ 10704. Equitable distribution of funds
§ 10707. Evaluation of performance of Department of Justice programs