Treatment Programs Aid Inmates, but New Whatcom Jail Necessary

Treatment programs aid inmates, but new Whatcom jail necessary
District Court probation has enjoyed phenomenal success with mental health specialists that work with the mentally ill (including veterans suffering PTSD) who otherwise would occupy a disproportionate amount of jail space. Success rates … The county … Read more on Bellingham Herald

Flesh eating drug makes it way to the Midwest
A highly potent, addictive and flesh-eating drug has made its way to the Midwest. Earlier this month, an addiction specialist in Joliet, Ill., Dr. Abhin Singla, reported treating three patients who appeared to be suffering from the effects of krokodil … Read more on The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines

With Addiction, Breaking A Habit Means Resisting A 'Reflex'
One of the most vexing problems for me is to see all the progress that's been made and to see how little this has permeated the medical profession and the specialists that run the treatment programs. You know, there's a lot of rigidity in these … Read more on WESM