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| Virginia prisons tapped to learn more about opioid addiction treatment |
| By richmond.com- Frank Green |
| Published: 05/02/2017 |
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Virginia and seven other states have been selected by the National Governor's Association to study improved access to treatment for opioid-addicted arrestees and prisoners. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 65 percent of the U.S. prison population in 2010 met the medical criteria for drug or alcohol addiction, but fewer than 11 percent received treatment. The Virginia Department of Corrections reports that nine inmates have died from heroin or fentanyl overdoses since 2015. Drugs can get into the prisons via mail, visitors and staff. Eleven staff members have been charged since 2015 and new controls placed on inmate visits and mail went into effect last month. “Opioid addiction among offenders in our facilities and in community corrections is a very real and challenging problem,” said Harold Clarke, director of the Virginia Department of Corrections Monday. He said, “Our participation ... will provide the opportunity to share ideas, learn from other states and develop new strategies.” Read More. |
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