Overdoses in Carceral Settings

We explore the critical intersection of opioid use disorders and the criminal justice system. We'll discuss why opioid addiction is so prevalent among incarcerated individuals and the significant challenges they face during incarceration. Learn about the importance of medication-assisted treatment, improved reentry programs, and addressing structural barriers to reduce overdose rates. 

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This project was supported by Grant [5PBJA-22-AG-00031-MUMU] awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this podcast are those of the host and the research team and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.