Addiction Treatment Access and Utilization Among Criminal Justice Involved Populations

Addiction Treatment Access and Utilization Among Criminal Justice Involved Populations

Edited by Andrea Finlay, Ingrid Binswanger, and Christine Timko

People with criminal justice involvement – including people in jails or prisons, on diversion, at the time of arrest, or in community corrections – have a high prevalence of substance use disorders and may be at risk for poor health outcomes. During the transition from criminal justice contexts to the community, many individuals experience fragmented care which can interrupt treatment for addiction and other chronic health conditions. People with untreated substance use disorders may struggle to maintain housing, employment, and family relationships, which may further negatively impact their access to health care.

Despite research and programming dedicated to supporting criminal justice populations, important knowledge gaps remain. The editors hope that this thematic series in Addiction Science & Clinical Practice advances understanding of how to improve health outcomes among criminal justice populations who have substances use disorders or use substances in the U.S. and international settings.

Articles have undergone the journal’s standard peer-review process. The Guest Editors declare no competing interests.

1. Content Type:Research

   Barriers to addiction treatment among formerly incarcerated adults with substance use disorders

   Addiction treatment improves substance use and criminal recidivism outcomes among justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders, but is underutilized. Although information exists regarding barriers...

   Authors:Mandy D. Owens, Jessica A. Chen, Tracy L. Simpson, Christine Timko and Emily C. Williams

   Citation:Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2018 13:19

   Published on: 21 August 2018

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