Senator Tolman Participates in Drug Abuse Forum in Washington D.C.
Senator Tolman participates in drug abuse forum in Washington D.C.
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Senator Steven Tolman testified before the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse in Washington D.C. about the epidemic of prescription drug abuse in Massachusetts, and specifically… Continue reading
Population of Female Inmates Grows at Local Prisons
Population of Female Inmates Grows at Local Prisons
Rare access inside the women’s lockups in Washington … units, and reported a higher percentage of female inmates in the city than previous years. So many of those inmates report substance abuse… Continue reading
Population of Female Inmates Grows at Local Prisons
Population of Female Inmates Grows at Local Prisons
Rare access inside the women’s lockups in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, Md. also show increased demand for women’s substance abuse programs in jails. D.C. jail officials allowed News4 I-Team cameras inside… Continue reading
Population of Female Inmates Grows at Local Prisons
Population of Female Inmates Grows at Local Prisons
“When the drug war expanded, there was new potential for rounding them up and sending them to prison … according to the state’s records and public statements. “Our female population peaked in… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse Dangerous, Even Fatal
Prescription drug abuse dangerous, even fatal
The continued misuse of these drugs might be due in part to a misconception about how dangerous they are … A report released by the Trust for America’s Health shows that drug overdose deaths… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse Dangerous, Even Fatal
Prescription drug abuse dangerous, even fatal
Staff from consumer protection, the state department of public health and other agencies traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss possible solutions to this particular drug problem. Gadea said Connecticut has long looked at ways… Continue reading