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Louisiana Expands Opioid Treatment in Corrections

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 Can medication-assisted treatment save lives after incarceration? Louisiana is considering changes that would expand access to FDA-approved opioid treatment, improve reentry planning, and help reduce overdose deaths after release. While statewide implementation remains a challenge, the effort reflects a growing focus on treating addiction as a public health issue rather than solely a disciplinary one.