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.

Fall River woman pleads guilty to string of robberies downtown

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Stroud is also under court order to participate in drug treatment programs prescribed by probation officials following her release from prison. The judge stayed the implementation of the sentence until Thursday to allow Stroud time to return to the …
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Cameron Douglas prison sentence: New York appeals court takes up case of …

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"Exasperated, his father gave him an ultimatum: enter a drug rehabilitation program or have his access to family money sharply limited. Cameron declined to enter treatment; his father carried out his threat; and Cameron turned to drug dealing to …
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Alabama to End Isolation of Inmates With HIV

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But most states ended the practice voluntarily as powerful antiretroviral drugs reduced the risk of transmission. In Alabama, inmates are tested for H.I.V. … Inmates with H.I.V. are barred from eating in the cafeteria, working around food, enrolling …
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