Medications for opioid use disorder in state prisons: Perspectives of formerly incarcerated persons.

ABSTRACT: Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) is common among incarcerated persons and risk of overdose and other adverse drug-related consequences is high after release. Recognizing their potential to reduce these risks, some correctional systems are expanding access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This study explored the experiences and perspectives of formerly incarcerated individuals on MOUD use while incarcerated and after release. Methods: We interviewed 53 individuals with self-reported OUD who were released from New Jersey state prisons. Interviews explored motivations to use MOUD while incarcerated and after release, and experiences with prison-based MOUD and transition to community-based care. We performed cross-case analysis to examine common an

SUBMITTER: Treitler PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9869935 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature