Legislatively mandated implementation of medications for opioid use disorders in jails: A qualitative study of clinical, correctional, and jail administrator perspectives
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 …
increased risk of overdose and premature death. Yet, few correctional systems provide all …
Jail-based treatment for opioid use disorder in the era of bail reform: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to implementation of a state-wide medication …
N Krawczyk, S Bandara, S Merritt, H Shah… - Addiction Science & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Until recently, few carceral facilities offered medications for opioid use disorder
(MOUD). Although more facilities are adopting MOUD, much remains to be learned about …
(MOUD). Although more facilities are adopting MOUD, much remains to be learned about …
The impact of the opioid crisis on US state prison systems
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 …
disorders (OUD) for people incarcerated within state prisons in the United States. Using the …
Medication for opioid use disorder treatment continuity post-release from jail: a qualitative study with community-based treatment providers
TJ Stopka, RE Rottapel, WJ Ferguson… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background People released from jail are at elevated opioid overdose risk. Medications for
opioid use disorder (MOUD) are effective in reducing overdoses. MOUD treatment was …
opioid use disorder (MOUD) are effective in reducing overdoses. MOUD treatment was …
Advancing the implementation and sustainment of medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders in prisons and jails
WJ Ferguson, J Johnston, JG Clarke, PJ Koutoujian… - Health & Justice, 2019 - Springer
Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) is among the most prevalent medical condition
experienced by incarcerated persons, yet medication assisted therapy (MAT) is uncommon …
experienced by incarcerated persons, yet medication assisted therapy (MAT) is uncommon …
Availability of best practices for opioid use disorder in jails and related training and resource needs: findings from a national interview study of jails in heavily impacted …
Background Jails are optimal settings in which to screen individuals for opioid use disorders
(OUD) and provide needed services, especially medications for OUD (MOUD). This study …
(OUD) and provide needed services, especially medications for OUD (MOUD). This study …
Developing a cascade of care for opioid use disorder among individuals in jail
Introduction The overdose epidemic persists as a public health crisis in the United States.
Jails are a critical overdose prevention touchpoint. The risk of overdose postincarceration …
Jails are a critical overdose prevention touchpoint. The risk of overdose postincarceration …
Post-incarceration outcomes of a comprehensive statewide correctional MOUD program: a retrospective cohort study
Background As opioid overdoses surge, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remain
underutilized. MOUD is rarely offered in correctional facilities although individuals involved …
underutilized. MOUD is rarely offered in correctional facilities although individuals involved …
Massachusetts justice community opioid innovation network (MassJCOIN)
A major driver of the US opioid crisis is limited access to effective medications for opioid use
disorder (MOUD) that reduce overdose risks. Traditionally, jails and prisons in the US have …
disorder (MOUD) that reduce overdose risks. Traditionally, jails and prisons in the US have …
Jail and treatment staff attitudes regarding MOUDs before and after an implementation intervention
TR Blue, JB Fletcher, LB Monico… - Journal of Offender …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Jails are often the first point of assessment after arrest. This structural position provides an
early opportunity to document and treat opioid use disorder (OUD). This paper describes the …
early opportunity to document and treat opioid use disorder (OUD). This paper describes the …