Alane O’Connor

Alane O’Connor, Director of addiction medicine at Somerset County Jail in Maine, discusses her pioneering work in treating opioid addiction among inmates. She shares insights on a successful pilot program using Sublocade injections, which significantly reduces cravings and promotes recovery. Alane highlights the unique opportunity jails present to facilitate healing. The conversation also addresses the financial challenges of providing addiction treatment in correctional facilities and the urgent need for improved funding to enhance recovery outcomes and lower recidivism.