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Posted 2/10/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
The consequences for failing to treat OUD within correctional settings are significant. In addition to risk of overdose, most individuals who receive MAT in the community lose access to treatment upon confinement; studies show these individuals experience extreme stress. Individuals with opioid dependence entering correctional facilities are also at high risk for opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Posted 5/27/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
Please see attached technical modules to help guide you as you work to address the opioid epidemic in your communities. They are a resource for you to identify best practices and implementation models for prevention, treatment, and recovery.