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Isn't there a better way? Using research to address disparities at the intersection of perinatal substance use disorders and incarceration

Andrea Knittel
Presented byAndrea Knittel

This presentation described the epidemiology of pregnancy and substance use in the criminal legal system in the US and Canada, and highlighted ways that research can be used to mitigate health disparities related to perinatal incarceration for people with substance use disorders (SUD). The speaker provided examples of quantitative and qualitative research using exploratory and descriptive analysis, implementation science, and clinical trial design.