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15 Key Buprenorphine Dosing Recommendations for Jail-Based Treatment Programs
Findings from JCOIN’s Massachusetts Clinical Research Center Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) (e.g., buprenorphine) is an evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). While…
2 Days, Countless Lives Saved – Hackathon Winners Develop Viable Solutions to Combat Opioid Addiction
The first ever “The Opioid Hackathon” demonstrated a new and rapid “turn-turnaround” ap-proach to solving the opioid crisis through citizen engagement and led to 20 potential solutions in fewer than 24 hours. Although the tracks did not specifically focus on solutions for justice set-tings, the solutions could still have an implications on justice systems.
7 Best Practices for Using MOUD Across the Cascade of Care in Criminal Legal Settings
Findings from JCOIN’s Coordination and Translation Center (CTC) The growing rates of substance use and overdose deaths have significantly impacted the U.S. criminal legal system….
A JLUSA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide. Stigma creates barriers to healthcare and leads to lower engagement and retention…
A Large Proportion of U.S. Jails Don’t Provide MOUD to Pregnant Women with OUD, New Study Finds
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) have been a well-established treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD), yet little is known about the…
A NACoA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early intervention, screening, treatment, and effective…
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The nationwide Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN) connects investigators who collaborate with justice and behavioral-health partners to study and disseminate evidence-informed approaches to ensure…