Proposition 36: How It Works

Published March 21, 2013

Proposition 36: How it Works – http://www.shouselaw.com/proposition-36.html 888.327.4652 CA defense lawyers explain Proposition (Prop) 36: who qualifies, how the drug diversion treatment p…

Needles for prison drug addicts: Blewett

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

The political architect of Medicare wants a needle-exchange program in prisons, more supervised injecting rooms and heroin approved for treating severely dependent users. Professor Neal Blewett says about a dozen countries have needle and …
Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

San Mateo County jail: Site too toxic for housing but OK for jail?

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

A report from the San Mateo County manager outlines alternatives recommended by the county's health system, including expanding existing programs such as residential treatment for mental illness or drug detox, alternative sentencing, mental health …
Read more on San Jose Mercury News

McCrory seeks funding for drug courts

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

Pat McCrory's state budget request that calls for a restoration of state funding for drug-treatment courts. The governor's budget envisions spending $ 3.3 million in fiscal 2013-14 and $ 3.7 million the following year on a program and 45 positions he …
Read more on Durham Herald Sun