Posts Tagged ‘008’
Optimizing the impact of medications for opioid use disorder at release from prison and jail settings: A microsimulation modeling study
This study used a microsimulation model to analyze the potential differences in rates of post-release opioid-related overdoses in Rhode Island resulting from three specific interventions: extended-release (XR) naltrexone only, access to all three medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) (methadone, buprenorphine, XR-naltrexone), and standard of care (limited access to MOUD). Based on this model, over…
Read MoreThe protective effect of trusted dealers against opioid overdose in the U.S.
This study among 92 individuals who use drugs in Providence, Rhode Island, examined the relationship between drug users and suppliers, and how it is connected to overdose risk. Results indicate that greater substance harm reduction in Providence is associated with a long-term and trusted relationship between users and dealers.
Read MoreEstimating the impact of wide scale uptake of screening and medications for opioid use disorder in US prisons and jails
This study used a predictive model to examine the potential impact of screening and treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) within prisons and jails on opioid-related mortality after release. The model results indicate that widespread uptake of screening and treatment both within prisons and jails and post-release would substantially reduce opioid-related deaths by thousands.
Read MoreOne guy goes to jail, two people are ready to take his spot: Perspectives on drug-induced homicide laws among incarcerated individuals
This study used semi-structured qualitative interviews to gather perceptions regarding the Rhode Island drug-induced homicide law from 40 incarcerated individuals enrolled in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. This law provides up to life-in-prison for selling, distributing, or delivering a drug that subsequently leads to a fatal overdose. Although responses varied, the majority of participants…
Read MoreAgent Based Modeling of Effects of MAT (008)
This supplement expands on the scientific impact of the parent grant (1R21DA044443-01) by estimating the impact of expanded access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT) in prisons and jails on post-release rates of overdose. This study used agent-based modeling, data collected through the parent study, existing surveillance data in Rhode Island (RI), and recently-published data…
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