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Medication-Assisted Treatment for a Jail-Based Population: Does a Dose per Day Keep the Anxiety, Stress, and Depression away?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: While studies have found medication assisted treatment (MAT) to produce beneficial outcomes, few scholars have explored the immediate impact of jail-based MAT on mental well-being. Improved mental well-being arising from MAT participation in jail may increase the likelihood of continued participation in MAT post-release. To understand the impact of jail-based MAT on psychological well-being, pre- and post-test surveys with residents from a county jail in the northeastern U.S. were conducted to measure changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. The study also explored possible differences between jail residents participating in MAT alone and those who combined MAT with other available treatment programs. Results revealed significant differences in anxiety and stress among those participating in MAT. Bivariate and multivariate analyses also indicate that MAT combined with a jail-based drug treatment community, produces better outcomes than MAT alone.

Source: Journal of Drug Issues

DOI: 10.1177/00220426251387300

Authors: George J. Day, Kimberly Collica-Cox

Institutions: Stephen F. Austin State University, Pace University

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650