The Prison Problem

Published February 18, 2013

The Prison Problem

Filed under: drug abuse treatment statistics

This history of alcohol abuse is also typical among current and former inmates: at least two-thirds are thought to have substance-abuse problems—no surprise, given that people steal to get money for drugs, or commit other crimes due to impaired …
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Meeting to focus on improving area's mental health safety net

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one in five Americans experiences some sort of mental illness in a given year. However, only about 60 percent get treatment. Ryan also pointed to local statistics among youth …
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End three-strike drug policy before crims get their hooks in

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Under a heading "Illicit Drug Use And Criminal Associations", the report says: "Illicit drug use by professional athletes remains an ongoing issue, with official statistics for illicit drug use within professional sports likely to significantly …
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