Research Translation
JCOIN Research Update: Opioid Use Disorder Stigma, Discrimination, and Policy Attitudes in a National Sample of U.S. Young Adults
Stigma and attitudes about addiction contribute to the availability and accessibility of treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. A 2020 study from NORC at the University of Chicago and Indiana University sought to understand attitudes about opioid use disorder among 190 young adults aged 19-29 across the United States. Key Findings: The study found…
Read MoreOffering Buprenorphine Prior to Release from Jail May Reduce Recidivism
Findings from JCOIN’s Massachusetts Research Hub Individuals leaving incarceration with opioid use disorder (OUD) are at a high risk for overdose, recidivism, and adverse health outcomes. Providing medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) prior to incarceration and post-release is effective in reducing negative outcomes. Existing studies tend to examine how the use of methadone and/or…
Read MoreVideo Explainer: Reentry Risks for Justice-Involved Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder
There are many opportunities to respond to opioid addiction in the criminal justice system, with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) being the gold standard for treatment. While we know that reentry is a particularly high-risk time for individuals with an opioid use disorder, research shows that providing MOUD pre- and post-release cuts the risk…
Read MoreJustice-Involved Individuals Returning to the Community are at High Risk for Overdose Fatality within First Two Weeks after Release from Incarceration; Research Shows MAT Reduces Risk by 75%
Over 10 million individuals pass through the criminal justice system every year and they are one of the most vulnerable groups exposed to the drug crisis.1 Of the 2 million individuals in prison and jail in the United States, 19 percent have regularly used opioids and over half meet the criteria for a substance use…
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