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DOJ Guidance on Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails

Updated: Mar 4, 2022

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a legal briefon considerations for implementing withdrawal policy and protocols that will ensure legal compliance for individuals in jails. The brief further discusses the scope of the challenge, overview of constitutional rights, and key legislation related to substance use withdrawal, and outlines steps for creating a comprehensive response to substance use disorders.

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