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Jail inmates who get opioid addiction meds are less likely to overdose following release

They’re also more likely to stay in addiction treatment

The study reflects results from a pilot program in Massachusetts

FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — County jail inmates who receive medication to treat their opioid addiction have a lower risk of overdose after their release, a new study reports.

They’re also significantly more likely to continue their addiction treatment, researchers reported Sept. 10 in The New England Journal of Medicine .

“These findings demonstrate the importance of providing medications to treat opioid use disorder in correctional settings,” Dr. Nora Volkow , director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, said in a news release.

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