Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) stabilize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of opioids (the “high”), relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions. MOUD’s critical benefits for people involved in the criminal justice system are also well established. Numerous studies show that MOUD reduces drug overdose deaths, recidivism, and increases treatment retention and sustained recovery.

Resource	Type	Audience
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder	Webinar
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) \| Washington State Health Care Authority	Website	Coordinator, Case Manager, Peer, Treatment Provider
MOUD Guides	Website	Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
MOUD in jails fact sheet 2023 (wa.gov)	Publication	Defense Attorney, Coordinator, Case Manager, Peer, Treatment Provider
State Strategies to Support OUD Treatment across the Criminal Legal System	Website	Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
Treatment Considerations in Correctional Settings	Research Article