People leaving jails and prisons are up to 40 times more likely to die of an opioid overdose
than the average American within the first few weeks following release. Yet, this doesn't …

Introduction Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) transitioning from jails or prisons to
the community are at high risk of overdose-related death shortly after release …

The disproportional rates of opioid use disorder (OUD) in US correctional facilities make
them prime intervention points to treat OUD utilizing medication to treat opioid use disorder …

In the US, there are 2.2 million individuals currently incarcerated, 4.6 million under
correctional supervision through probation or parole, and more than 10 million admissions …

The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on incarcerated individuals, with
significantly higher rates of opioid use disorder (OUD) and risk of opioid overdose than the …

Background Prior studies have documented limited use of medications to treat opioid use
disorders (OUD) for people incarcerated within state prisons in the United States. Using the …

Background As opioid overdoses surge, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remain
underutilized. MOUD is rarely offered in correctional facilities although individuals involved …

Objectives. To determine availability of health care services, treatment for acute alcohol
and/or opioid withdrawal, and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in carceral …

Background and aims Opioid overdose is a leading cause of death during the immediate
time after release from jail or prison. Most jails in the United States do not provide …

(MAT) in the justice system, including drug courts, general courts, jails, prisons, and the
parole and probation systems. Although some other modalities are used for the treatment of …