16. Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Jail

16. Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Jail In episode 16 we discuss an article about in-jail medication for opioid use disorder and recidivism. Elizabeth A. Evans, Donna Wilson, Peter D. Friedmann. Recidivism and mortality after in-jail buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Volume 231, 2022, 109254, ISSN 0376-8716. Scott, C.K., Grella, C.E., Dennis, M.L. et al. Availability of best practices for opioid use disorder in jails and related training and resource needs: findings from a national interview study of jails in heavily impacted counties in the U.S.. Health Justice 10, 36 (2022). We also discuss the MAT Act and the end of the X-waiver. ---------- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, please visit MI CARES. --------- Episode 16 Credits: Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD Audio production: Erin McCue Video production: Paul Kennedy Produced by: Ars Longa Media ---------- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.  The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, email, or join our Facebook group. Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices