Drug Abuse in Prison

Drug Abuse in Prison – Alex, a recovering heroin addict discusses what it was like getting hooked on heroin while in prison. He explains how heroin and other drugs get into prison. Alex also discusses how his addiction continued after he was released from prison and how he managed to become sober.

Overcrowded state prisons request million : Politics

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The Illinois Legislature passed a bill this year that reduced prisoner sentences for good behavior and participation in re-entry programs. In May, Kansas lawmakers approved legislation that gives judges more discretion when sentencing low-level drug …
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Mobile County drug court milestone: State's oldest program graduates 100th class

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… prison for intensive drug treatment, walked to the front of the ceremonial courtroom at Mobile Government Plaza to pick up certificates. Their average age was 31. It took them an average of a little more than 13 months to get through the 12-month …
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