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The effect of pre-release treatment with injectable naltrexone on criminal justice and substance use outcomes: Results from a randomized controlled trial
Journal of experimental criminology
30 Jan 2025
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Abstract
Objectives
Evaluate the impact of extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) on postrelease criminal justice contact and substance use among individuals with opioid use disorder in correctional settings.
Methods
A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was conducted. The treatment group (n = 47) received XR-NTX shortly before release, and the comparison group (n = 47) was put on a waitlist for treatment at six months post-release. Outcomes were measured at 3 and 6 months post-release and included new arrests, parole revocations, reincarceration, and positive drug tests. Data were analyzed using t-tests and Kaplan–Meier survival estimates.
Results
At 3 months post-release, the treatment group had marginally fewer parole revocations. At 6 months, there were no significant differences in criminal justice or substance use outcomes, though the treatment group had fewer positive drug tests and a longer time to first positive drug test.
Conclusions
There is limited evidence that XR-NTX reduces poor criminal justice and substance use outcomes.
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Details
- Title
- The effect of pre-release treatment with injectable naltrexone on criminal justice and substance use outcomes: Results from a randomized controlled trial
- Creators
- Catherine Clare Strange (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Criminology and Justice StudiesJordan M Hyatt - Drexel University, Center for Public PolicyChase Montagnet - RTI InternationalKathleen Powell - Drexel University, Criminology and Justice StudiesDaniel Langleben - Penn Center for AIDS Research
- Publication Details
- Journal of experimental criminology
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Criminology and Justice Studies; Center for Public Policy; Center for Science, Technology, and Society
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001409466800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85217187555
- Other Identifier
- 991022019917904721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Criminology & Penology