JCOIN Coordination and Translation Center

11/14/2025

We're happy to introduce LEAP Investigator, Amanda Falcon! Her work focuses on employment among legal-system-involved populations. We're glad to have her in the 2024–2025 cohort! Learn more the LEAP program: https://www.jcoinctc.org/leap

11/13/2025

Researchers found that education about SUDs reduces punitive beliefs, and eliminating stigmatizing messages in the media could help move more people toward compassionate, effective solutions. Read more:

Public health policies are most effective in addressing OUD. We suggest targeting interventions toward the "High Stigma/Mixed Public Health and Punitive Policy" group since this group already displays some support for public health policies. Broader interventions, such as eliminating stigmatizing me...

11/12/2025

Discover the facts about fentanyl and other synthetic opioids with this free eCourse. Learn why they are the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. and explore proven, science-based strategies to reduce risk. Enroll today:

Welcome to our course on Fentanyl Facts and Increased Overdose Risk. This course was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum and JCOIN to share facts about fentanyl in the U.S., increasing overdose risk, resources for communities, and myths and misconceptions. The course takes approximately 20 minut...

11/11/2025

This study finds people often underreport fentanyl use not out of stigma, but because they’re unaware of exposure. Interviews reveal how clearer survey questions could improve overdose surveillance & public health response. Read more:

Fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, is now involved in the majority of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Discrepancies between substance use self-reports and urine drug screens (UDS) are common, especially when users are unaware of ...

11/10/2025

This week on Aced It: exploring the role of probation & parole officers in responding to overdose. This episode covers naloxone training, policy recommendations, and how community supervision can be a critical touchpoint for treatment. Listen here: https://bit.ly/45OT9Sb

11/07/2025

State and local leaders play a critical role in reducing overdose deaths and expanding access to treatment. This course explores evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and shares perspectives from patients in recovery. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/47uJtMs

11/07/2025

Meet LEAP Scholar, Suhas Shewale. Her research focuses on substance use disorder treatment and access. We're excited to have her in the 2024–2025 cohort! Learn more or apply to be a LEAP scholar: https://www.jcoinctc.org/leap

11/04/2025

As more jails begin to offer medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), building bridges between correctional and community providers has never been more important.

This qualitative study highlights how community-based providers are navigating these collaborations—identifying staffing, agency culture, and regular communication as critical facilitators of success.

The findings underscore that intentional partnership-building and ongoing engagement across systems can sustain MOUD continuity during and after incarceration. Read more:

Our findings offer promising suggestions for establishing collaborations with carceral partners, including assessing internal agency conditions, seeking external community supports, committing to actively engaging and sustaining collaborations, and using interagency differences to develop mutually b...

11/03/2025

Rural America faces unique overdose risks. This Aced It episode explores the role of family in prevention, youth vulnerabilities, and how rural women navigate substance use and social networks. Listen and download the one-pager here:

The Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) connects investigators who collaborate with justice and behavioral-health partners to study and disseminate evidence-informed approaches to ensure quality care is provided to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in justice settings. The J...

10/31/2025

We're happy to introduce LEAP Scholar, Rosheka Faulkner! Her research focuses on restorative and transformative justice. We're glad to have her in the 2024–2025 cohort! Learn more about the LEAP program: https://www.jcoinctc.org/leap

10/30/2025

This video explainer discusses the prevalence and toxicology of xylazine, major concerns, and overdose response strategies. Experts share strategies and resources to prevent xylazine-related overdoses. https://bit.ly/3T9Af1e

10/29/2025

Need support implementing evidence-based practices or improving overdose prevention? JCOIN offers free customized training and technical assistance on MOUD, grant development, and more—helping teams strengthen service delivery. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WVBtyT