For Jails & Prisons

Treatment Inside
Changes What Happens Outside

Up to 65% of the U.S. prison population has an active substance use disorder. Project VBOT delivers evidence-based virtual addiction treatment inside correctional facilities — reducing recidivism, lowering costs, and improving outcomes for individuals and communities.

The Scale of the Problem

Addiction & Incarceration Are Deeply Connected

65%
of U.S. Prisoners Have Active SUD

The majority of incarcerated individuals have an active substance use disorder — yet treatment access inside facilities remains severely limited.

41
States at 75%+ Capacity

41 states are currently operating at or above 75% prison capacity — with at least 9 state systems and the federal Bureau of Prisons exceeding 100%.

$117/day
Average Federal Incarceration Cost

Based on FY 2022 data, the average daily cost of a federal inmate is $116.91 — compared to just $22/day for VBOT's treatment program.

Program Impact

What VBOT Delivers for Correctional Systems

$22
Cost of Treatment Per Day
vs. $110/day average incarceration cost

Virtual MAT inside correctional facilities costs a fraction of incarceration — and actively reduces the conditions that lead to reincarceration after release.

35%
Reduction in Recidivism
Among individuals active in treatment

Individuals who remain active in addiction treatment have significantly lower rates of re-arrest and reincarceration — reducing long-term system costs.

45%
Reduction in Post-Release Crime
Among those who completed treatment in recovery

Crime is reduced by 45% following the release of individuals who were in active recovery — creating meaningful safety benefits for the communities they return to.

Reduced
Black-Market Drug Trade
Inside correctional facilities

Treatment reduces the demand that drives black-market drug trade inside facilities — improving safety and order for staff and incarcerated individuals alike.

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Our recovery program has seen good success rates for the past few years. Helping those who suffer from addiction is a win-win for everyone all the way around.

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Sheriff Asa Buck
Carteret County, NC — Project VBOT Jail Pilot
Why Correctional Systems Choose VBOT

Virtual Delivery. Real Results. Lower Costs.

Implementing addiction treatment programs in jails and prisons is crucial for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. VBOT's virtual model makes that possible without major infrastructure changes or staffing additions.

  • No major facility modifications required
  • Licensed clinical team handles all treatment delivery
  • Evidence-based protocols aligned with federal standards
  • Continuity of care from facility to post-release
  • Proven pilot results — Carteret County, NC
  • Measurable reduction in recidivism and facility drug activity
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Our corrections team works with sheriffs, jail administrators, and state correctional systems to design and implement virtual MAT programs. Reach out to discuss a pilot program or full deployment.

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Project VBOT provides virtual substance use treatment services through licensed clinicians using secure telehealth platforms. Services are provided only to individuals located in states where Project VBOT and its clinicians are authorized to practice. This site is not intended for emergency use — if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health or substance-related crisis support, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.