Michelle McKenzie

TL;DR: It is shown that forced withdrawal from methadone on incarceration reduced the likelihood of prisoners re-engaging in methad one maintenance after their release, which could contribute to greater treatment engagement after release, and reduce the risk of death from overdose and risk behaviours.

TL;DR: The results highlight the need to destigmatize the use of methadone in the incarcerated setting, expand access to Methadone during incarceration, and to improve linkage to methamphetamineadone treatment for opiate-dependent offenders who return to the community.

TL;DR: Diversions for fentanyl drug checking are available and valid and should be considered and researched as part of public health responses to the opioid overdose crisis.

TL;DR: The essential elements of tracking and follow-up of marginalized populations, which are collection of contact information, thorough organization of tracking efforts, attention to staff training and support, use of phone and mail follow- up, and attention to safety concerns are reviewed.

TL;DR: Starting methadone maintenance treatment in the weeks prior to release from incarceration is a feasible and effective way to improve MMT access postrelease and to decrease relapse to opioid use.