Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Rural Jails Podcast Series

Link

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/mat-rural-jails-podcast-series

Sponsor

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Product of the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) funded by BJA.

Description

Podcast series featuring conversations with individuals currently involved with programs that provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and recovery support in rural jails. Each episode focuses on the unique role the speaker has in their respective MAT program, which includes a jail medical staff administrator, a peer specialist, a community-based medical provider, a MAT program coordinator, and a jail administrator. Offers experience and lessons learned from addressing common challenges to implementing MAT for individuals in jail with opioid use disorder.

Date

2023

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment