When Psych Centers Close, Prisons Fill In

When psych centers close, prisons fill in

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Studies suggest that mentally ill inmates released from prison are more likely to re-offend if they return to drug abuse – which often accompanies mental illness – and drop the prescribed medicines they received in prison. The more effective the …
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Drug enforcement agencies, health pros see increased use of heroin

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As a treatment provider for Northeast Georgia Medical Center's mental health services, Nagaraj also has observed an increase in heroin abuse. “I think just the general phenomenon of heroin use — heroin abuse — is something that is back on the rise …
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Emergency Calls: Pregnant mom admits to heroin usage

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West Prospect Street, Mansfield — A 15-year-old boy was taken to the juvenile detention center late Friday night after he allegedly grabbed his mother by both arms and began slamming her against walls and doorways, also damaging a set of window blinds …
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