County Judge Wants Drug Rehab at Jail – Medina County Gazette
County judge wants drug rehab at jail – Medina County Gazette
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County judge wants drug rehab at jail
Medina County Gazette He said most heroin addicts who come through his court physically detox while in jail, but return to the drug or commit additional crimes soon after being released. “We are already using the jail informally as a detox center,” the judge said. “We are … |
Senate panel told state overwhelmed by opiate overdoses – The Daily News of Newburyport
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Senate panel told state overwhelmed by opiate overdoses
The Daily News of Newburyport Phil Lahey, a Methuen father of a recovering addict, said there are few options to get medium-term treatment, a stabilizing time between the initial detoxification and a long-term residential program. “After the five-day spin dry, we're stuck again … |
Mass. lawmakers holding committee hearings on opiate addiction – NECN
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Mass. lawmakers holding committee hearings on opiate addiction
NECN And as Committee Chair Senator Jen Flanagan has learned, getting into a detox program is not the hard part: It's getting released a few days later. "There's no holding period, there's no time to stabilize them and get them to that next step so they can … Senate panel hears about overdose problem |
Painkiller addict sent to detox unit – Warrnambool Standard
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Painkiller addict sent to detox unit
Warrnambool Standard She later attended court with solicitor Carolyn Howe, did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody until yesterday when it was organised for her to be released on bail to go into detox. Ms Miller is a former heroin addict who is now hooked on … |