Managing withdrawal for individuals with substance use disorders who are in custody is a national priority. Deaths from substance withdrawal are particularly alarming due to their preventability. Recognizing the urgent need for jails to identify and appropriately manage withdrawal symptoms, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in partnership with NCCHC, worked with Advocates for Human Potential and the American Society for Addiction Medicine to develop Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails. Learn about these important guidelines, which are informed by evidence-based medical practice and account for the practical realities of medically managed withdrawal in jails. Participants will receive an overview of constitutional rights and key legislation related to substance withdrawal, and review the steps for creating a comprehensive response to SUDs, and learn where to find technical assistance to support application of the guidelines to agency policy and practice.

Educational Objectives

• Explain key legislation related to substance withdrawal and wrongful death
• Describe three components of substance withdrawal management
• Identify specific recommendations from the Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails

Level Advanced