Drug Treatment Is Better Than Jail

Drug Treatment is Better than Jail – Dr. Sack tells us why treating addicts is better than just sending them to jail. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be abusing drugs or alcohol, please call (800) 914-6775 to learn more about the drug and alcohol recovery programs available at the Elements family of treatment centers.

W.Va. needs prison reform with rising inmate population

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The substance abuse task force recommends raising taxes on tobacco and alcohol products to fund treatment programs. Over the years, we've seen studies and reports come and go with little result. But now we're in a situation where our prisons and jails …
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Dealing with drug issue is a balancing act

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Those range from investing more money in treatment programs, creating a "swift and certain" array of sanctions for probation violations and improving supervision and treatment upon release from prison. Among the draft recommendations: * Establish state …
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