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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in County Jails - Outcomes after Release.
The New England journal of medicine·September 11, 2025·PMID 40929634
Why it mattersIncarceration is a high-risk period for opioid-related mortality post-release. This study provides real-world evidence that jail-based MOUD programs can improve treatment continuity and reduce overdose deaths, supporting their implementation in correctional settings.
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