Posts by Jason Lutjen
JCOIN 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…
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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…
Read MoreHealth Behind Bars (New Aced It Episode)
This episode discusses incarcerated individuals’ health, including how they obtain their sources of health information. The researchers used data from a nationally representative sample of incarcerated adults in the U.S. to look at what sources of health information they rely on, and how that reliance was associated with their self-rated health. The study’s findings suggest…
Read MoreFinancial and Human Costs of In-Custody Deaths (New Aced It Episode)
Episode 4 of season 8 is about deaths that occur while individuals are in custody. The science discusses these tragedies in terms of both human and financial loss. The research suggests a clear link between inadequate healthcare and in-custody deaths. The study also emphasizes the need for improved access to quality medical and psychological treatment…
Read MoreAddiction & Pregnancy Behind Bars (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, the struggle with addiction faced by pregnant individuals in prison is discussed. The researchers, who found that most states and counties have no laws specifically addressing SUD screening and treatment for those who are pregnant in correctional facilities, offer a two-pronged approach to addressing this issue. The episode closes with a discussion of…
Read MoreSleep and Marijuana (New Aced It Episode)
This episode looks at the relationship between sleep and marijuana use. The researchers were interested in knowing how people’s use of marijuana to help sleep predicts frequency of marijuana use, problematic use, how well people sleep, and what, if any, relationship exists between these and the race or sex of the individual. The results indicate…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Rehabilitation, Programs, and Reform in Custodial Institutions
In the final episode of this season of the Aced It! podcast we provide strong theoretical and empirical evidence regarding what prison staff can do to improve outcomes for everyone. To do this, we review recent research about residents: prison philosophies and strategies that harm them and barriers they face to accessing programs in custody.…
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