Comparing characteristics and outcomes of different opioid agonist treatment modalities among opioid-dependent federal men correctional populations in Canada

Original research
by
Farrell MacDonald, Shanna et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Examine key characteristics and outcomes of men in Canadian federal correctional institutions across treatment modalities.

Findings/Key points

Individuals switching OAT modalities are a more complex group needing additional supports, especially for community reintegration. Although few of the returns to custody were due to new offences, a third of participants in the OAT groups had their release revoked, indicating a high need population mostly due to their substance use.

Design/methods

Retrospective cohorrt study (n=2833)

Keywords

Outcomes
Legal system/law enforcement