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Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Resource Type: Documents and Publications

Focus Population: People in Recovery from Substance Use, People with Criminal Justice System Involvement, People with Juvenile Justice System Involvement

Topics: Criminal or Juvenile Justice System, Recovery from Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders

This guide focuses on using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in jails and prisons and during the reentry process when justice-involved persons return to the community. It provides an overview of policies and evidence-based practices that reduce the risk of overdose and relapse.