Introduction Rates of opioid overdose (OD) have risen to unprecedented numbers and more
than half of incarcerated individuals meet the criteria for substance use disorder, placing …

In 2020, opioid overdose fatalities among Black Americans surpassed those among White
Americans for the first time in US history. This Review analyses the academic literature on …

Background Buprenorphine is an effective medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) when
offered in community-based settings, but evidence is limited for incarcerated populations …

Objectives The types of opioids abused in the United States have changed from prescription
opioids to heroin to fentanyl. However, the types of opioids abused may differ by …

Individuals released from prison have an elevated risk of premature death, especially during
the first few weeks after release. Furthermore, these consequences of incarceration may be …

Background and aims Incarceration produces a specific public health threat for drug
overdose, and correctional settings do not offer medication for opioid use disorder. This …

Background There are public health concerns about an increased risk of mortality after
release from prison. The objectives of this scoping review were to investigate, map and …

Incarceration poses significant health risks for people involved in the criminal justice system.
As the world's leader in incarceration, the United States incarcerated population is at higher …

Individuals involved with the US criminal justice system have high rates of opioid use
disorder (OUD) but face significant barriers to evidence-based treatment. Using 2008–17 …

Background Individuals with legal involvement and opioid use disorders (OUD) are at an
increased risk of overdose and premature death. Yet, few correctional systems provide all …