The Future of Arizona’s Tent City Jail – Addiction Treatment
The tent city jail is a state-operated jail facility in Arizona. In recent months, it has made its way on to headlines as a result of potential plans to transform the facility into a center for addiction treatment. The tent city jail is a facility that consists of several outdoor tents that prisoners reside in. […]
Stars Can Fall, Too: Country Singer Seeks Sobriety
Stereotypes are a part of life and there’s no denying it. For those who suffer from addiction- whether the individual or loved ones- those stereotypes are almost comical. Ask any of the hundreds of thousands of people in recovery who is at risk for addiction, and the answer is simple- anyone. From young kids to […]
How the Repeal of the ACA could Affect Addiction Treatment
The healthcare debate that is currently going on its putting Americans on the edge of their seats. With a population of more than 326 million, healthcare reform decisions will impact the nation greatly. However, when it comes to those who need addiction treatment, the repeal of Obama care otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act […]
Alternative Options for Low-Level Drug Offenders
The first of its kind in Massachusetts, a new program in Worcester shows promise to not only reduce the crime rate, but also help more people who need treatment for drug addiction. The Plan The Buyer Diversion Treatment Alternative has a big goal: to take those who have committed low level drug offenses, such as […]
Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Risking the Lives of Tucson Addicts
Drugs have been a difficult element of human society, from the 19th-century opium dens to today’s increasing outbreak of heroin addiction. The desire to take the edge off is understandable in a world filled with social pressures, an unstable political climate, stress from work and school, and the problems that come with personal relationships. Unfortunately, […]
