Criminal problem-solving and civil dependency court policies regarding medications for opioid use disorder.

ABSTRACT: Background: Criminal problem-solving courts and civil dependency courts often have participants with substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD). These courts refer participants to treatment and set treatment-related requirements for court participants to avoid incarceration or to regain custody of children. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are the most effective treatment for OUD but are underutilized by court system participants. Little is known about variation in court policies for different MOUDs. Also, more information is needed about types of policies for each MOUD, including whether participants may begin MOUD, continue previously begun MOUD, or complete the court program with MOUD. Methods: An online survey was distributed to criminal p

SUBMITTER: Andraka-Christou B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9518695 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature