From Big Pharma to Recovery - The Intersection of the Opioid Epidemic and the Criminal Legal System - Episode 5: Providing Treatment in the Criminal Legal System

Episode 5: Providing Treatment in the Criminal Legal System

04/12/23 • 20 min

From Big Pharma to Recovery - The Intersection of the Opioid Epidemic and the Criminal Legal System

In this episode titled "Providing Treatment in the Criminal Legal System," host we discuss MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) programs in the criminal legal system with our panel of experts.

We'll explore how MOUD programs are perceived by people working in the prison, probation, and parole systems and the intersection of community treatment and community corrections.

This episode delves into how to change the narrative about people who use opioids and create a better understanding of MOUD programs in these settings. We also discuss the roles judges play in promoting and expanding MOUD programs and what can be done legislatively to increase the impact of these programs.

By focusing on MOUD programs in the criminal legal system and discussing ways to increase their impact, we hope to identify ways to improve outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorders.

In this episode titled "Providing Treatment in the Criminal Legal System," host we discuss MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) programs in the criminal legal system with our panel of experts.

We'll explore how MOUD programs are perceived by people working in the prison, probation, and parole systems and the intersection of community treatment and community corrections.

By focusing on MOUD programs in the criminal legal system and discussing ways to increase their impact, we hope to identify ways to improve outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorders.

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Episode 6: Recovery - Multiple Pathways, Multiple Options

In the final episode of "From Big Pharma to Recovery - The Intersection of the Opioid Epidemic and the Criminal Legal System," we discuss the recovery process for individuals with opioid use disorder. This episode is titled "Recovery: Multiple Pathways, Multiple Options."

Our panel emphasizes the shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to a more individualized model of recovery, recognizing that every person's pathway into substance use is unique. This episode dives into what recovery looks like for people with OUD and whether recovery ever truly ends. We also discuss how a return to use can be part of many individuals' recovery stories.
The episode ends with two inspiring recovery stories from guests John Trolley and Ashley Lewis, who share their recovery journeys with the audience.

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Episode 4: Law Enforcement and Early Justice System

In this episode titled "Law Enforcement and Early Justice System Engagement," we discuss MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) in the criminal legal system, specifically in law enforcement and correctional programs.

Our panel of experts dives into how MOUD programs work in correctional settings and the options for MOUD treatment that communities can adopt. We also discuss how individuals are assessed and the support they need upon discharge, as well as the benefits of connecting MOUD programs with other agencies in their communities.

By exploring the implementation of MOUD programs in correctional settings and the benefits of connecting them with other agencies, we hope to identify ways to increase access to treatment and improve outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorders.