RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond City Sheriff's Office has received a $300,000 grant for its addiction treatment and recovery programs. According to the sheriff's office, the funding is especially for Medication in Addiction Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Programs. "Both programs are proven best practices in providing better recovery outcomes by reducing the danger of relapse, injury, hospitalization or overdose through ongoing medication, counseling and treatment," officials said. MAT is reportedly considered a short-term intervention through counseling, and MOUD is part of a broader treatment approach using medication to manage cravings and triggers. "The program includes evidence-based treatment, and recovery support for persons with opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use, and mental health disorders," the sheriff's office said. "These funds assist by providing therapy to inmates within the facility, transitioning them out of the criminal justice system, and encouraging adherence to treatment and participation in recovery programs once they are back in the community."