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.

Impact of drug court on jail population

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"We find that without treatment, persons continue to come through the doors of our jail again and again. Really unless you provide treatment to persons that are addicted to drugs, we're going to continue to see them again as they continue to commit …
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Woman sentenced for trying to smuggle drugs into the jail

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Linda Wainwright was found in violation of her probation, and was ordered to serve the jail time, perform 20 hours community service, and enter a drug treatment program. She was credited with 45 days served while awaiting resolution of her case. She …
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Auto theft suspect with long history of addiction, theft sent to long-term …

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SANTA CRUZ – A 28-year-old man with a long history of drug addiction and theft offenses was sentenced Tuesday to a two-year residential treatment program and told that he has a prison sentence waiting in the wings if he fails to shake his "raging …
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