Buprenorphine for Prisoners

Buprenorphine thrice weekly and counseling for four months while in pre-release prison, with referral for continued treatment at an opioid agonist treatment (OTP) program upon release. Such treatment lasts for 1 year in the community. Buprenorphine dosage, following an induction period,is 32 mg Mondays and Wednesdays and 48 mg Fridays

Buprenorphine thrice weekly and counseling provided in pre-release prison for 4 months, with referral for continued treatment for 1 year in the community at a community health center (CHC). Following an induction period, buprenorphine dosing will be 32 mg on Mondays and Wednesdays and 48 mg on Fridays.

Counseling only for 4 months in pre-release prison, with referral upon release for buprenorphine treatment and counseling at an opioid agonist treatment program to last for 1 year. Following an induction period, buprenorphine dosing will be thrice weekly, with 32 mg on Mondays and Wednesdays and 48 mg on Fridays.

Counseling only for 4 months in pre-release prison, with referral upon release for buprenorphine treatment and counseling at a community health center to last for 1 year. Following an induction period, buprenorphine dosing will be thrice weekly, with 32 mg on Mondays and Wednesdays and 48 mg on Fridays.