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SAMHSA Resource Guide: Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

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.