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Opioid Crisis & Crime https://bit.ly/3hiUnOI | (480) 582-3637 Opioid Crisis & Crime: A Destructive Cycle The opioid epidemic's devastating impact extends beyond addiction, often leading to criminal charges. Here's the grim reality: · 66% of state prison inmates and 55% of federal inmates meet the criteria for substance abuse or dependence. (National Institute on Drug Abuse) · Opioid-related offenses have increased by 30% since 2010. (Bureau of Justice Statistics) · 85% of incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder do not receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT). (National Institute on Drug Abuse) The Connection: · Addiction drives individuals to commit crimes like theft, fraud, and drug dealing to support their habit. · Opioid use impairs judgment, increasing the risk of impulsive and violent behavior. · Withdrawal symptoms can lead to desperation and criminal activity. Breaking the Cycle: · Diversion programs offer treatment instead of incarceration for non-violent drug offenders. · MAT programs in jails and prisons can reduce recidivism rates by up to 64%. (National Institute on Drug Abuse) · Support services for individuals released from incarceration are crucial for successful reintegration. Remember, addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. At [Your Law Firm Name], we advocate for compassionate and effective solutions to break the cycle of addiction and crime. For More Information and a Free Consultation please call at (480) 582-3637 or visit us online at https://bit.ly/3hiUnOI

Opioid Crisis & Crime https://bit.ly/3EBNCyE | (855) 497-2326 Opioid Crisis & Crime: A Destructive Cycle The opioid epidemic's devastating impact extends beyond addiction, often leading to criminal charges. Here's the grim reality: · 66% of state prison inmates and 55% of federal inmates meet the criteria for substance abuse or dependence. (National Institute on Drug Abuse) · Opioid-related offenses have increased by 30% since 2010. (Bureau of Justice Statistics) · 85% of incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder do not receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT). (National Institute on Drug Abuse) The Connection: · Addiction drives individuals to commit crimes like theft, fraud, and drug dealing to support their habit. · Opioid use impairs judgment, increasing the risk of impulsive and violent behavior. · Withdrawal symptoms can lead to desperation and criminal activity. Breaking the Cycle: · Diversion programs offer treatment instead of incarceration for non-violent drug offenders. · MAT programs in jails and prisons can reduce recidivism rates by up to 64%. (National Institute on Drug Abuse) · Support services for individuals released from incarceration are crucial for successful reintegration. Remember, addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. At [Your Law Firm Name], we advocate for compassionate and effective solutions to break the cycle of addiction and crime. For More Information and a Free Consultation please call at (855) 497-2326 or visit us online at https://bit.ly/3EBNCyE

Coordination of care for those released from prison is not only the right thing to do for those individuals; it is the right thing to do for our communities. "Overdose is the leading cause of death among formerly incarcerated people,2?particularly within the first two weeks of release." "People who do not obtain health care coverage after release have higher rates of recidivism. Programs that support treatment and recovery upon release are also cost-effective. Over the course of a lifetime, the total health care and criminal justice cost savings of treatment with MOUD ranges from $40,000 per person (naltrexone) to $100,000 per person (methadone).?Likewise, formerly incarcerated persons tend to represent greater health care needs and public health care costs due to higher rates of illness and financial precarity than the general population. Without early investment in the recovery and reentry success of formerly incarcerated persons, counties may experience more of these harmful and costly outcomes." #socialimpact #returningcitizens #reentrymatters #reentry Caprice Jones Janae Schmitt Mike Fidgeon Tierney Fairchild, PhD Al-Tariq Witcher Jennifer Toon Robert Rooks Paul Duster Belen E. Steven Matthew Clark Kardell Sims

‘Overlooked Success: The Untapped Potential of RAPt’s 12-Step Programme in Reducing Reoffending’ by Anne Marie Ward CEO Faces & Voices of Recovery UK “It’s disheartening, though sadly not surprising, to see that the significant findings from the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (RAPt) programme (now The Forward Trust) have long been overlooked, especially given the proven success of 12-step abstinence-based programmes within the prison system. The RAPt programme, which has been in operation for over 30 years, stands as the largest and most comprehensive prison-based drug treatment initiative in the UK. Its effectiveness in reducing reoffending is evident, particularly among those who fully commit to the programme, but its value has not always been given the recognition it deserves.” #addiction #recoveryispossible #12steps #recovery https://lnkd.in/eifQ9g-g

How can the $54 in opioid settlement funds now flowing across the U.S. bring about lasting and meaningful change among an often-overlooked population? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 65 percent of the nation’s prison population has an active substance use disorder (SUD). An additional 20 percent, while they did not meet the criteria for an SUD, were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time they committed a crime. Learn more about how technology can make a powerful difference in treatment and recovery, and serve to prevent repeated incarceration. #OpioidSettlement #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic #PublicHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #SUDTreatment #SUDRecovery #SUDPrevention #JusticeInvovledPopulations #Recidivism ??: https://lnkd.in/eP5MwfEY

From PublicSource: "Experts said?stigma around opioid use disorder,?tight regulation of MOUD?and a mixed public-private health care system driven by profit keeps many providers and local governments from doing what they should. In Pennsylvania, a?person’s Medicaid coverage is suspended?if they’re incarcerated for more than 15 days. Brandon Cwalina, spokesperson for the state’s Department of Human Services, said the agency can quickly reinstate coverage through an automated process for those leaving state prisons. But the process might take longer or even lead to a coverage gap for those released from county jails — a delay that could keep them from filling a prescription for buprenorphine. And some providers turn away opioid use disorder patients, forcing low-barrier clinics to pick up the slack." Harm reduction organizations across PA consistently attempt to fill the gaps where our community members fall through the cracks. Yet they remain underfunded, under-resourced, and mostly illegal. The throughline of all this is stigma. Stigma is preventing healthcare access to people who struggle with drugs or alcohol. Stigma is preventing expanded access to MOUD. Stigma is preventing access to healthcare because of providers' biases. It's time PA and the nation legalized and expanded harm reduction resources to provide healthcare that is desperately needed. And it's time to dismantle the systems that continue to perpetuate harm, leading to so many deaths and destruction of lives. Read our report on drug use and recovery stigma in the U.S. healthcare system here: https://lnkd.in/gQx-ra7p Read our latest report on opportunities to reduce harm and provide stronger aftercare in Pennsylvania's community supervision system: elevyst.com/media Support advocacy work in PA by following PA Harm Reduction Network

People who are incarcerated deserve medical care, and we should be able to advocate for MAT in correctional facilities based on that alone. The reality is, though, that in order to implement a program that benefits incarcerated people, we often need to be able to convince the general public that they, too, will benefit from the program. Here's a great example: providing MAT in correctional facilities reduces recidivism, according to this study. https://lnkd.in/gUK6t7J3

MAT in Jails: A No-Brainer? UNM Research Thinks So New research from the University of New Mexico shows something that might seem obvious to some but still gets pushback: treating opioid addiction inside jails with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) reduces recidivism. Inmates who got MAT spent, on average, a month less behind bars than those who didn’t. https://lnkd.in/gsDaZbUT This approach doesn’t just cut crime—it saves taxpayer money and helps people reintegrate into society with jobs and stability. So why are so many places dragging their feet on this? If we’re serious about reducing recidivism, shouldn’t every jail and prison prioritize MAT? Or are we stuck in a system that’s more interested in punishment than solutions? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Are we really doing enough to break the cycle? And by the way, I'm looking forward to when we stop calling it "MAT." Why? We don't call it "MAT" when someone takes medicine for other conditions. It's just another way we stigmatize substance use disorders. #CriminalJustice #OpioidCrisis #MAT #Recidivism #AddictionTreatment #PolicyCan Here's the original paper: https://lnkd.in/gz-bvJy4

Did you know that a significant proportion of people in prison are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? For more details on the prevalence, see a systematic review by Dahlenburg et al. (2024). (Caution!) This does not mean that most people with BPD have a history of offending, but rather that there are large numbers of people in our prisons and jails with a level of psychological distress that needs to be adequately addressed. Despite this, few studies have examined the clinical characteristics and treatment implications of these individuals. In this research, conducted in collaboration with colleagues working in Pavia prison (Davide Broglia) and presented at ESSPD Congress 2022, we examined the psychopathological characteristics and mentalizing abilities of people with BPD who had been incarcerated for acts of domestic violence. This was done to propose a tailored intervention for these complex patients. According to our results, the psychopathological profile of domestic violence perpetrators with BPD is characterized by high levels of dysphoria (with discontent and irritability having the highest scores), trait anger, interpersonal ambivalence, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, paranoia, and nonsuicidal self-harming thoughts and behaviors. In terms of mentalization, the most significant difficulties are observed in the areas of excessive certainty about mental states (hypermentalization), teleological thinking, affective imbalance, and imbalance toward the self. Awareness of this psychopathological complexity may help professionals working with domestic violence offenders suffering from BPD to develop more effective strategies for managing and treating them during their incarceration or facilitating their reintegration into the community. In this sense, mentalization-based treatment (MBT) may be a good option, as it specifically addresses these deficits and has already shown encouraging results in similar settings (Bateman et al., 2019). #BPD #prison #psychopathology #mentalization #MBT

STAT #9July2024 : #Everyone #deserves #addiction #treatment #that #works — #including #those #in #jail By #Nora #D. #Volkow and #Tisha #Wiley "The Food and Drug Administration [#FDA] #has #approved #three #medications #for #opioid #use #disorder: ?#methadone, ?#buprenorphin/[#naloxone], ?#and #naltrexone. All three are effective, safe, and lifesaving. But they are #woefully #underused, #particularly #in #criminal #justice #settings." "It remains a #common #belief that simply stopping someone from taking drugs while in jail or prison is an effective approach to treatment. But #that #belief #is #inaccurate and #dangerous. As scientists, we look to research to guide us. And when research shows strategies with clear benefits, they should be deployed." Richard J. Baum