Carol
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William Wright:
Did you have a substance abuse program in the prison you worked in? If so, what percentage of prisoners who participate actually stay clean and sober a year or two years later? Also are drugs easily available in prison?
William Wright
Hi Carol,
Yes, all the prisons (and jails) that I worked in had substance abuse programs. I don't have any figures for how many succeed but some do, and some succeed later.
Unfortunately, drugs are readily available in prisons and jails. Many are heroin because it's cheap and easily hidden. Methamphetamine is also a biggie. Prescription drugs are in the mix as well, but are not as prevalent as they are on the outside.
Yes, all the prisons (and jails) that I worked in had substance abuse programs. I don't have any figures for how many succeed but some do, and some succeed later.
Unfortunately, drugs are readily available in prisons and jails. Many are heroin because it's cheap and easily hidden. Methamphetamine is also a biggie. Prescription drugs are in the mix as well, but are not as prevalent as they are on the outside.
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