Posts by Jason Lutjen
Call for Proposals: AJA-NCCHC Virtual Conference February 2027
The American Jail Association (AJA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) are now accepting proposals for the February 2027 virtual conference. The deadline to submit is September 30, 2026. This year’s theme is “One System, One Team: Aligning Care, Custody and Outcomes,” which recognizes the importance of cross-system coordination between health care and…
Read MoreGuidance for Using Non-Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders and Legal Involvement
Recommendations on imagery to use—and imagery to avoid—when developing publications, presentations, educational materials, and other communications products.
Read MoreGuidance for Using Non-Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders and Legal Involvement
Modifying imagery used to describe and represent individuals with a substance use disorder or criminal legal involvement is an intervention that researchers, institutions, and other perceivers can implement. Stigmatizing imagery can contribute to the stereotypes of addiction and potentially trigger trauma or relapse among individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder or who have…
Read MoreWebinar Recording Available! NIDA’s RISE & CONNECT Networks: Overview & Opportunities for Cross-Network Collaboration
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Read MoreJCOIN Launches the Cascade of Care Toolkit
The Cascade of Care (COC) Toolkit is a new online tool that applies the cascade of care framework to substance use disorder prevention (SUD) and treatment. The free COC Toolkit allows communities, agencies, and other stakeholders to use local and national data to estimate the prevalence of SUD in their counties. This flexible tool provides…
Read MoreCascade of Care Toolkit
An online tool that applies the cascade of care framework to substance use disorder prevention (SUD) and treatment. Learn more.
Read MoreMOUD and Problem-Solving Courts (New Aced It Episode)
This episode focuses on unraveling the complexities of state laws that affect the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in problem-solving courts, the implications of those laws, and the need for more consistent legislation. The researchers argue for the development of model state legislation to standardize MOUD policies across the nation. Download the…
Read MoreFentanyl Myths (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, we discuss the risk of incidental fentanyl exposure. The fentanyl myth (the belief that just touching fentanyl can be deadly) was perpetuated by the DEA and the consequences of this misinformation are significant. This episode discusses those consequences and the importance of correcting this misinformation. Download the one-pager (PDF). Del Pozo, B.,…
Read MoreFalling Overdose Rates (Bonus Aced It Episode!)
In this very exciting bonus episode, we talk you through the recent headlines about declining U.S. overdose rates by detailing the seven major hypothesis people use to explain the rate drop. While the evidence supporting each of these hypotheses varies, it’s important to know what the current thinking is and why there is both cause…
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