Salt Lake County Jail's medication-assisted treatment program reduces recidivism among those enrolled in the program. These patients experienced a low 11.5% recidivism rate compared with the jail-wide 74%. Buprenorphine with naloxone showed promise with a 59% follow-up rate postrelease. Expanding MAT could decrease overall recidivism and improve health care access. The program's efficacy underscores the need for broader implementation, consistent with emerging best practices and human rights.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the Salt Lake County jail's medication-assisted treatment program
• Analyze the MAT program's efficacy by examining patient participation and recidivism rates
• Identify lessons that can improve participants' MAT operations

Level:Intermediate