Massachusetts H2605 ensures consistent medication for addiction treatment in correctional facilities.

Massachusetts H2605 mandates that all state and county correctional facilities provide medication for addiction treatment to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders. This includes offering medication within 24 hours of admission and ensuring continuity of care upon release. The bill requires facilities to report on treatment outcomes, including rates of recidivism and overdose, and mandates that individuals not be penalized for positive drug screenings. It also emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans and the coordination of care with community providers.

Massachusetts H2605 ensures consistent medication for addiction treatment in correctional facilities.

Massachusetts H2605 mandates that all state and county correctional facilities provide medication for addiction treatment to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders. This includes offering medication within 24 hours of admission and ensuring continuity of care upon release. The bill requires facilities to report on treatment outcomes, including rates of recidivism and overdose, and mandates that individuals not be penalized for positive drug screenings. It also emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans and the coordination of care with community providers.