News on Addiction: Inmates in U.S. Jails Face Barriers to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Critical Update on Addiction Treatment in Jails
According to recent research, opioid use disorder significantly affects the incarcerated population, yet many inmates remain without necessary medications. Results indicate that over half of U.S. jails lack provisions for such treatments.
Challenges in Providing Care
The study by the University of Chicago assessed over 900 jails and found that access to medications is severely limited. For those facilities that do offer treatment, the capacity is often restricted to a select few.
- Dr. Nora Volkow from the National Institute on Drug Abuse emphasizes the need for treatment.
- Connecting inmates with opioid addiction treatments during incarceration can prevent relapse and reduce overdose risks.
- This approach not only aids immediate recovery but fosters long-term wellness.
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