Abstract
This article provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of opioid use disorder and its infectious complications among populations with criminal justice involvement. Opioid use disorder and chronic infections such as human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus are highly prevalent among incarcerated individuals and some of the unique features of correctional facilities present challenges for their appropriate medical management. We outline evidence-based strategies for integrated, patient-centered treatment during incarceration and the potentially hazardous transition back to the community upon release.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 585-603 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Infectious disease clinics of North America |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2020 |
Keywords
- Buprenorphine
- Criminal justice involvement
- Extended-release naltrexone
- HIV infection
- Harm reduction
- Hepatitis C virus infection
- Methadone
- Opioid use disorder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases