medication assisted treatment (MAT) Archives - INDY Week

Increasing MAT Use in Carceral Facilities Could Save Lives, But Faces Barriers

by Elizabeth Thompson 12/23/202101/11/2023

Durham County’s jail is one of just a few in the state that provides medication-assisted treatment, a path to saving lives and reducing recidivism.

As Drug Overdose Deaths Soar, Addiction Experts Say Lawmakers Should Spend Money on Established Programs Offering Evidence-Based Treatment

by Taylor Knopf 12/15/202101/10/2023

While Public Records on Jail Deaths In N.C. Are Hard to Get, Attempted Suicides and Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Almost Impossible to Track

by Elizabeth Thompson 12/15/202101/10/2023

Evidence-Based Re-Entry Resources Key for Sicker Incarcerated Population, Researchers Say

by Elizabeth Thompson 11/08/202101/10/2023