1. Study involved 6,400 patients with probable opioid use disorder.
2. MOUD in jail led to reduced death and overdose rates.
3. Buprenorphine was the most common medication used.
4. 60% of MOUD patients started treatment within 30 days post-release.
5. Disparities in treatment access were evident among Black and Hispanic populations.
6. 83% of patients receiving MOUD initiated treatment after release.
7. The study calls for equitable access to MOUD in jails.
8. Findings underscore the jail system's role in addressing public health challenges.

Source: NEJM