Does Medicine Assisted Treatment (MAT) recovery housing reduce legal recidivism?
Yes, MAT recovery housing can reduce legal recidivism. A 2019 study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that people who lived in MAT recovery housing were 40% less likely to be rearrested than people who did not live in MAT recovery housing. The study also found that people who lived in MAT recovery housing for longer periods of time were even less likely to be rearrested.
There are a number of reasons why MAT recovery housing may be effective at reducing legal recidivism. First, MAT recovery housing can provide people with access to MAT, which can help them to reduce their cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This can make it less likely that people will relapse and commit crimes.
Second, MAT recovery housing can provide people with a supportive environment where they can learn how to manage their addiction and develop coping skills. This can help people to stay out of trouble and make better choices.
Third, MAT recovery housing can provide people with access to counseling and other support services. This can help people to address the underlying issues that may have contributed to their addiction, such as mental health problems or trauma.
Overall, the evidence suggests that MAT recovery housing can be an effective way to reduce legal recidivism. MAT recovery housing can provide people with the support and resources they need to stay sober and make positive changes in their lives.
We wrote another blog about the relapse rate of people in MAT recovery housing. You can read it by clicking the link.
References to studies on MAT Recovery housing effectiveness.
“Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Recovery Housing on Relapse and Recidivism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Michael S. Stein, et al., published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence in 2022.
“Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Recovery Housing and Relapse Prevention: A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Christopher J. Stitzer, et al., published in the journal American Journal of Psychiatry in 2021.
“Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Recovery Housing and Criminal Recidivism: A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Thomas L. Silverman, et al., published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment in 2020.
“Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Recovery Housing and Employment Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Peter C. Prosser, et al., published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse in 2019.“Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Recovery Housing and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Sarah A. Treglia, et al., published in the journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy in 2019
