Linking Individuals Needing Care for Substance Use Disorders to Peer Coaches & Across INcarceration Settings
Emory University
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn whether a virtual peer recovery coach (PRC) intervention can improve engagement in addiction treatment among incarcerated adults with substance use disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the PRC intervention increase engagement with at least one recovery resource at 30 and 90 days? * Does it improve secondary outcomes such as substance use, recovery capital, overdose events, and recidivism? Researchers will compare Treatment-as-Usual with the PRC telehealth intervention to see if PRC support improves engagement in addiction care. Participants will: * Complete baseline and follow-up assessments * Receive either Treatment-as-Usual or a virtual PRC session focused on motivational interviewing and linkage to recovery resources
Description
This study evaluates a virtual peer recovery coach (PRC) intervention designed to support adults with substance use disorders during incarceration and the transition back to the community. The trial is conducted across multiple jail facilities in Metro Atlanta, where individuals experience high rates of substance use disorders and limited access to treatment services. Peer recovery coaches-individuals with lived experience who are trained in motivational interviewing and linkage to care-have demonstrated benefit in healthcare settings, but their effectiveness within jail environments has not b…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Incarcerated at participating jail * Able to speak and understand English * Score of 3 or greater - "moderate level", "substantial level", or "severe level" of problems related to drug abuse - on DAST-10. * Willing to follow study procedures and complete research follow-up calls * Have at least two reliable contact numbers, e.g. participant and one or more relatives or close friends Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment (inability to comprehend the informed consent document as assessed by study staff during enrollment) * Prior participation in the study * Awaiting…
Interventions
- BehavioralVirtual Peer Recovery Coaching
A telehealth session with a peer recovery coach who provides motivational interviewing and tailored linkage to addiction treatment and recovery resources.
- BehavioralTreatment as Usual
Participants are provided information about community-based addiction treatment and recovery resources as part of routine jail processes.
Locations (3)
- Atlanta City Detention CenterAtlanta, Georgia
- Fulton County JailAtlanta, Georgia
- Dekalb County JailDecatur, Georgia