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

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

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.