In Maryland, people recently released from detention are 8 to 10 times more likely to die from overdose than the general population. When detained, people lose their tolerance to opioids and do not receive the necessary treatment, placing them at extremely high risk for drug overdose and death after release if they were to take the same dose of opioids as before. This bill would be a much-needed intervention because it increases access to a key tool in fighting the opioid epidemic: evidence-based medications. Providing evidence-based treatment during detention and ensuring coordinated care after release will put people on the path to recovery. This will save lives, reduce crime and improve entire communities’ safety and health.