Original research
by
Lim, Sungwoo et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
We aimed to test the hypothesis that in-jail MOUD is associated with lower overdose mortality risk post-release.
Findings/Key points
Methadone and buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder during incarceration was associated with an 80% reduction in overdose mortality risk for the first month post-release.
Design/methods
Retrospective observational cohort study (n=15,797)
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
Legal system/law enforcement
Outcomes
Overdose
Mortality
