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  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Criminal Justice

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  • Lack of evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for returning inmates creates a critical service gap.
  • The Substance Use Programming for Person-Oriented Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) initiative offers a community-driven, recovery-oriented solution.
  • SUPPORT is informed by previous programs, aiming to improve upon their limitations for better client outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot test the SUPPORT intervention as a precursor to a large-scale clinical trial.
  • To establish SUPPORT as an effective and scalable recovery-oriented system of care for individuals with SUD.
  • To gather preliminary data on the feasibility and impact of the SUPPORT program.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot randomized trial comparing SUPPORT with standard services for 80 individuals within 3 months of prison release.
  • Participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the SUPPORT intervention or standard care.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected to assess recovery capital, outcomes, and client experiences.

Main Results:

  • Pilot testing will provide crucial data on the feasibility and effectiveness of the SUPPORT intervention.
  • Quantitative measures will track changes in recovery capital and other key outcomes.
  • Qualitative data will offer insights into client experiences within the SUPPORT program and post-discharge.

Conclusions:

  • Successful pilot completion is essential for advancing to a multi-site clinical trial.
  • The ultimate goal is to develop an evidence-based, scalable SUD treatment approach for formerly incarcerated individuals.
  • This research addresses a significant public health need by improving care for a vulnerable population.