jail

People who have been incarcerated are approximately 100 times more likely to die by overdose in the first two weeks after their release than the general public. Despite high rates of opioid use disorder among justice-involved individuals, evidence-based medications exist and can be successfully implemented within jails and prisons.

Navigating the complexities of the fragmented criminal justice and health care systems can be challenging for providers who treat the more than 50 percent of inmates who experience mental health and/or substance use disorders.