16. Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Jail

Addiction Medicine Journal Club

16. Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Jail

In episode 16 we discuss an article about in-jail medication for opioid use disorder and recidivism.

Elizabeth A. Evans, Donna Wilson, Peter D. Friedmann. Recidivism and mortality after in-jail buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Volume 231, 2022, 109254, ISSN 0376-8716.

Scott, C.K., Grella, C.E., Dennis, M.L. et al. 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 counties in the U.S.. Health Justice 10, 36 (2022).

We also discuss the MAT Act and the end of the X-waiver.

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Episode 16 Credits:

• Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy
• Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
• Audio production: Erin McCue
• Video production: Paul Kennedy
• Produced by: Ars Longa Media

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