Lit review
by
Cates, Lara & Aaron R. Brown
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
People with OUD involved in the criminal legal system are a vulnerable population, yet little research has comprehensively examined post-release outcomes associated with receiving MOUDs in jail and prison settings.
Findings/Key points
Findings indicate that forcing tapering and withdrawal during incarceration can have dire consequences upon release into the community. Initiating or continuing MOUDs during incarceration reduces the risk for opioid use and overdose upon release by maintaining opioid tolerance and increasing community treatment engagement.
Design/methods
Lit review (29 articles from 22 studies included)
Keywords
Outcomes
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
Substitution/OAT
