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SAMHSA guide advises states on ways to extend MAT into justice systems
Author(s) -
Enos Gary
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
alcoholism and drug abuse weekly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7591
pISSN - 1042-1394
DOI - 10.1002/adaw.32335
Subject(s) - medicaid , criminal justice , revenue , economic justice , business , public administration , political science , criminology , psychology , finance , law , health care
A new federal guide seeks to encourage states to create or expand medication‐assisted treatment (MAT) initiatives in criminal justice settings, by tapping into diverse revenue sources and by lifting barriers such as lengthy gaps in Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals.