Jails, Drugs Still the Focus

Jails, drugs still the focus

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

Jason Pizatella, the governor's legislative director, said Tomblin is ready to provide up to $ 3 million to begin to overhaul the state's substance abuse treatment program. And another $ 500,000 is earmarked to help about 1,000 prison inmates who are …
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Hybrid addiction: When drug and sex addictions fuse

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If addiction confined to one drug of choice is problematic, multiple or hybrid addictions absolutely take no prisoners. The pairing of addictions usually involves stimulates (such as cocaine, meth, etc.) and one of the sexual … Often providers …
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Lawyer facing drug charges can enter diversion program despite added charge

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Weissman sought to enter the judicial diversion program, which permits defendants charged with non-violent drug felonies to avoid jail or probation if they undergo treatment and meet other conditions set by a judge. Under section 216 of the state's …
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Woman sentenced for car wash theft

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Leiendecker must also serve 30 days in jail, perform 100 hours of community service, complete a substance abuse treatment program, pay court costs and restitution to the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office of $ 759.83. Leiendecker was charged with two …
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