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Synthetic opioids have created a dangerous, and unprecedented, burden on communities across the country and Sheriffs have remained on the forefront of the epidemic. Sheriffs’ Offices see the impact opioids have on their residents, the operations of their correctional facilities, the crime and recidivism rate, not to mention the 100k+ overdoses deaths they deal with. This panel will explore various forms of medication assisted treatments, overdose reversal medications and the success of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs in the correctional environment. The panel will share the pros and cons of these medications and the potential funding avenues available to support a MAT program.

PRESENTERS: Leo McGuire, Sr. National Acct. Director, Sheriff (ret), Indivior Inc., Jimmy D. Fernandez, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Armor Health, and Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Ulster County, NY

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