Roadrunner Health Services Expands Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Correctional Facilities

SANTA FE, N.M. - April 8, 2025 - PRLog -- Roadrunner Health Services is implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs in correctional facilities to combat the opioid crisis and provide life-saving care to incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use disorders (SUD).

MAT combines FDA-approved medications—such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone—with counseling and behavioral therapies. This approach not only reduces withdrawal symptoms but also lowers the risk of relapse and fatal overdoses. With nearly 65% of incarcerated individuals having an active SUD, Roadrunner Health Services is working to strengthen communities by providing this care.

The Benefits of MAT in Correctional Facilities:

• Reduces Overdose Deaths: Inmates receiving MAT while incarcerated and continuing treatment post-release face significantly lower overdose risks.
• Improves Health & Well-Being: MAT helps manage withdrawal symptoms, allowing inmates to engage in rehabilitation and reducing medical emergencies.
• Enhances Facility Safety: Addressing withdrawal reduces agitation and aggression, creating a safer environment for staff and inmates.
• Lowers Recidivism Rates: MAT aids in long-term sobriety, employment, and reintegration, reducing re-arrests.
• Cost-Effective Solution: MAT decreases emergency medical interventions and repeat incarcerations, lowering correctional healthcare costs.

Despite its proven success, some hesitance remains to use MAT, due to stigma and logistical barriers. Roadrunner Health Services is addressing these challenges by offering:

• Comprehensive Screening to identify eligible individuals.
• Medical Supervision for safe administration of MAT medications.
• Continuity of Care Planning to assist individuals post-release.

"MAT is a vital intervention that can save lives," said David Montoya, CEO of Roadrunner Health Services. "We are committed to bringing this evidence-based treatment to correctional facilities, helping individuals regain control of their lives."

Roadrunner Health Services is dedicated to partnering with correctional facilities to expand access to MAT and improve inmate outcomes.

About Roadrunner Health Services: Roadrunner Health Services provides high-quality and streamlined healthcare solutions for correctional facilities across the Southwest, addressing the medical and behavioral health needs of incarcerated individuals. https://www.roadrunnerhealthservices.com/