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Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Correctional Settings
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Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Correctional Settings

Purpose Individuals who are incarcerated are a vulnerable population at high risk of overdose from opioid use disorder (OUD) during detainment and upon release. Medications for OUD (MOUD), including methadone, buprenorphine, and extended release (ER) naltrexone, are the standard of care for OUD. Methadone and buprenorphine (agonist medications) decrease the risk of overdose death by...
Reducing Risk of Federal Investigation or Prosecution for Prescribing Controlled Addiction Medications for Legitimate Medical Purpose
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Reducing Risk of Federal Investigation or Prosecution for Prescribing Controlled Addiction Medications for Legitimate Medical Purpose

Background Addiction medications, such as medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), are lifesaving treatments for addiction. Methadone and buprenorphine (i.e., agonist MOUD) are the current gold standard for treating opioid use disorder (OUD),1 decreasing mortality risks by 50% among people with OUD.2 Unfortunately, in 2023 fewer than 20% of people with OUD in the US received MOUD.3...