Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and MOUD-Presentation

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Dr. Debra Pinals presents a video titled "Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder." As the Director of the Program in Psychiatry, Law, and Ethics at the University of Michigan, she aims to educate healthcare professionals on evidence-based practices for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders within the criminal justice system. <br /><br />Dr. Pinals provides an overview of the criminal justice system, including the different courts, probation, parole, and correctional settings like jails and prisons. She emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to understand the experiences and challenges faced by individuals involved in the criminal justice system. <br /><br />Through case vignettes of Mr. A and Ms. B, Dr. Pinals illustrates the complex backgrounds and histories of individuals with substance use disorders and criminal involvement. She discusses the importance of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in these populations and highlights the positive impact of MAT in reducing recidivism rates and overdose deaths.<br /><br />Dr. Pinals also addresses the issues of information sharing and coordination of care between correctional facilities, courts, and healthcare providers. She stresses the importance of advocating for the availability of medications for opioid use disorder within carceral settings and the need for effective reentry planning to ensure continuity of care and support for individuals upon release.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable about the criminal justice system, understand the specific needs and challenges faced by justice-involved individuals with opioid use disorder, and actively work to improve access to evidence-based treatments in these settings. <br /><br />This video is part of the PCSS (Provider Clinical Support System) program, a collaborative effort led by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and various partner organizations.

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Keywords

criminal justice system

medications

opioid use disorder

evidence-based practices

healthcare professionals

probation

parole

correctional settings

substance use disorders