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
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
Cognitive impairment (inability to comprehend the informed consent document as assessed by study staff during enrollment)
Prior participation in the study
Awaiting transfer to prison or jail outside the state of Georgia
Emory University
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator