This session provides a focused overview of substance use disorders within the U.S. legal system, including the structure of correctional settings and opportunities for intervention, aligned with the ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum and ABPM content areas.
What This Covers • Structure and function of correctional settings, including jails, prisons, and detention centers • Screening, diagnosis, and treatment considerations for substance use disorders in legal system settings • Disparities in access to care, particularly among BIPOC and marginalized populations • The Sequential Intercept Model as a framework for identifying intervention points across the legal system • Gaps between ideal practices and real-world implementation in correctional healthcare • Strategies to improve care delivery, including access to evidence-based treatment and reentry planning • System-level advocacy approaches to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for justice-involved populations
How This Resource Is Used This session is designed for on-demand learning and targeted content review. It can be used to reinforce specific knowledge areas or as part of structured board preparation.
Fred Rottnek, MD, MAHCM
Dr. Rottnek is an addiction medicine and family medicine physician and Professor at Saint Louis University, where he is actively involved in medical education and clinical care. He has extensive experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, including those involved in the justice system and underserved populations.
His work focuses on advancing equitable, integrated care and advocating for vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those in jails and prisons. He is recognized nationally for his leadership in addiction medicine and for initiatives that bridge healthcare, legal systems, and community-based services.
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Access PeriodAccess to this recording is available through June 30, 2027, in alignment with ACAAM’s annual academic cycle.
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