MAT in NY Jails and Prisons – Fact Sheet

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Addressing Addiction and Preventing Overdose in NY:

Providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Jails and Prisons

People struggling with addiction deserve treatment and care. However, due to stigma, criminalization, and the failed war on drugs, people are being prevented from accessing the care and the support they need to live healthy lives.

Read our fact sheet on how to implement Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in New York State jails and prisons here.

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