JCOIN Issue Briefs

Download the Issue Brief (PDF) Background People with a history of opioid use disorder (OUD) who were not being treated with medication for OUD at the time of release from incarceration will have varying degrees of opioid tolerance and physical dependence. These will depend on their opioid use just prior to incarceration (for relatively short…

Key Takeaways Medications for Substance Use Disorders Are Effective Treatments. Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). Naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram are FDA-approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). These medications are effective in reducing substance use and improving recovery outcomes. Patient Choice Matters.…

Download the Issue Brief (PDF) Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a medical condition that is treatable. Individuals involved in the criminal justice system should be screened for OUD. Anyone with moderate to severe OUD should have access to medication treatment for OUD in all criminal justice settings and upon release. OUD is a treatable illness,…