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Safe Withdrawal in Jail Settings

Posted 12/30/2019 (updated 3/28/2024)

This brief is for jail administrators and other public safety leaders, as well as county and state policymakers who work on issues related to public safety, public health, and behavioral health. Jail administrators and policymakers are responsible for managing health issues of those incarcerated in their facilities. As the opioid crisis continues, jails may face a growing need to save detainee lives and reduce their own exposure to litigation risk by ensuring safe withdrawal from illicit drugs and alcohol. This document addresses the need for withdrawal management procedures and services in jail settings