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Inmates Less Likely To OD After Release If Provided Opioid Addiction Meds In Jail

County jail inmates who receive medication to treat their opioid addiction have a lower risk of overdose after their release, a new study reports. They’re also significantly more likely to continue ... read more

Ohio gives millions in grants to help treat addiction for inmates in jails

A round of grants, $2.3 million, is headed to jails across the state to help sheriffs prioritize addiction treatment for inmates. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that these current grants, ... read more

Overcrowded Punjab jails house 38,000 inmates amid NDPS arrests, rehab push begins

CHANDIGARH: Punjab jails are currently housing a record 38,000 prisoners approximately, the highest in the state’s history. Of these, 44 per cent are undertrials booked under the Narcotic Drugs and ... read more