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January 17, 2026Behavioral SciencesOpen Access

Retention on Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Justice-Involved Individuals: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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AYAndrea YatscoThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFVFrancine R. VegaThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonACAudrey Sarah CohenThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study examines buprenorphine retention in justice-involved individuals, suggesting behavioral health's key role.

Key Points

  • This research investigates how involvement in the criminal justice system affects retention on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
  • Conducted a retrospective cohort analysis
  • Included 367 adults in an outpatient MOUD program
  • Measured retention as continuous days with buprenorphine prescriptions
  • Applied univariate tests, logistic regression, and kernel regression analyses
  • 24.8% of participants were involved with the criminal justice system
  • Retention at 180 days was similar for CJS and non-CJS groups at 38%
  • CJS participants had earlier substance use initiation and higher heroin use
  • Behavioral health sessions linked to increased CJS involvement and longer retention

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Yatsco et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b2672d2a12237a9349b73https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16010122
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