Survey: Corrections‐based MOUD exhibits marked disparities

Key Points

• The survey aims to identify disparities in access to medications for opioid use disorder among inmates in correctional facilities across the U.S.
• Conducted a survey among health care personnel in correctional facilities
• Compared access to medications in state prisons versus local jails
• Assessed variations in access based on community type and geographical regions
• State prisons show significantly lower rates of offering medication treatment compared to local jails
• Rural communities exhibit lagging access to medications for opioid use disorder
• Midwest and South regions have notably poorer access rates compared to other areas