Access to medications for opioid use disorder continues to expand as standards of care and legal expectations evolve. This session explores current research, the updated 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards, and the legal landscape shaping correctional treatment practices. Examine case examples and discuss how systems can align policy, practice, and evidence-based care to improve access and reduce risk.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the prevalence of substance use disorder in correctional settings and the community standard of care
• Explain practices outlined in NCCHC Mental Health Standard F-03 Services for Substance Use Disorder
• Define the legal landscape related to access to substance use disorder treatment

Level: Basic