Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Jails and Prisons
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) offers a free, self-paced online course to improve care for individuals in correctional settings. The program is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the identification, treatment, and coordination of care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) in jails and prisons. The program includes a comprehensive online course and supplemental microlearning videos.
Develop practical, evidence-based skills to improve care for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in correctional settings.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Identify acute substance withdrawal, including appropriate assessment tools, key clinical risks, and treatment approaches in jails and prisons.
• Apply evidence-based strategies for screening, assessment, and treatment of SUD in correctional settings.
• Incorporate patient-centered approaches that reduce stigma and support engagement in care.
• Support continuity of care during incarceration and reentry, including overdose prevention and linkage to community-based treatment.