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Davidson County Detention Center officials report early success for jail-based Vivitrol program
Summary
Sheriff's office and partners presented January–June 2025 results from the jailmedication-assisted-treatment program including participant surveys, referral numbers and early recidivism figures.
Davidson County officials and service partners told the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 8 that a jail-based medication-assisted-treatment program using Vivitrol injections has enrolled dozens of people and generated strong self-reported satisfaction and early community connections.
Major Louie of the Davidson County Sheriff—s Office introduced the update and said the county launched the program in mid-2024 and is now reporting January–June 2025 results. "You're aware of the program that runs out of the jail up there with the VIVITROL shots," Major Louie said as he turned the presentation over to program staff.
Officer Harrison, who led the program report, said staff interviewed 40 inmates and that 31 were active participants during the reporting period. "There are 31 active participants and 43 injections were given," Harrison said. She summarized intake survey data showing long histories of opioid use (more than seven times per week for many respondents), and that 92 percent of…
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