Jail-Based Interventions to Reduce Risk for Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths: Examples of Implementation within Ohio Counties Participating in the HEALing Communities Study

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Examines implementation barriers and successes of jail-based interventions to reduce post-release opioid overdose deaths in 1 rural and 2 urban Ohio counties. Details how the counties, which were participants in the HEALing Communities Study, applied evidence-based practices (EBPs) including medications to reduce opioid use disorder (MOUD), overdose education, provision of naloxone, and more. Identifies rural-specific challenges.

Joel Sprunger, Jennifer Brown, Sofia Rubi, et al.

Health & Justice, 12, 48

12/2024

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Criminal justice system · Illicit drug use · Mortality · Prescription drug misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Ohio