New Aced It Episode: “Examining the Implementation of Police-Assisted Referral Programs for Substance Use Disorder Services in Massachusetts”

Listen to the new Aced It podcast episode Examining the Implementation of Police-Assisted Referral Programs for Substance Use Disorder Services in Massachusetts

Season 3, Episode 9: While some argue that incarceration is not the answer for solving our substance use disorder challenges, will police-assisted referrals for SUDs help? This episode takes a deep dive into a study of one such program and reports on what the authors found and what it might mean for us as we continue working toward better outcomes.

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The Aced It podcast covers topics such as opioid use among pregnant women, opioids and the brain, and the effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder in prison and jail settings. This podcast is the place to go if you’re trying to find out what’s new in the health and justice research world.

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