Author: Jessica Norton, MA, LCMHC, MLADC. What is MAT and Why? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat Substance Use Disorder (SUD), sustain recovery, and prevent
Author: Tom Weber, Esq. Critics argue that providing health care to incarcerated individuals is an unfair use of taxpayer dollars, especially since many citizens struggle to afford their own health care. They believe that those
Author: Nathan Kalteski, DDS Dentistry is essential in corrections for providing emergency dental services, managing pain, controlling infections, and providing patient education on preventative care. It is also necessary to meet established standards of care
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