title: Developing and Implementing a New Prison-Based Buprenorphine Treatment Program.
abstract: Research suggests that buprenorphine treatment may be a promising intervention for incarcerated individuals with heroin addiction histories. However, its implementation varies from corrections-based methadone because of unique challenges regarding dosing, administration, and regulation. Describing the first randomized clinical trial of prison-initiated buprenorphine treatment in the United States, this manuscript focuses on how these obstacles were overcome through collaboration among correctional, treatment, and research personnel. Building on the present authors' work in developing prison-based methadone treatment, and considering the lack of experience in implementing corrections-based buprenorphine programs in the United States, this manuscript may serve as a guide for interested corrections officials, treatment providers, and researchers.
authors.affiliation: Friends Research Institute, Inc.
authors.forename: Timothy W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Kinlock
authors.forename: Michael S
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authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Robert P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: Terrence T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
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