Teen Drug Rehab: The Economic Case for Decriminalizing Heroin – Washington Post (Blog)

The economic case for decriminalizing heroin – Washington Post (blog)
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The economic case for decriminalizing heroin Washington Post (blog) UCLA's Mark Kleiman, for example, has argued that a program of “coerced rehab” would easily pay for itself by reducing addictions rates and thus the attendant costs of drugs and their prohibition. But the Becker/Murphy/Grossman plan has a strong … and more »

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Volunteers being recruited in Butte County to mentor offenders – Enterprise-Record
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Volunteers being recruited in Butte County to mentor offenders Enterprise-Record For example, the mentees might need drug or alcohol treatment programs, or resume writing or job interviewing skills, Felipe said. Although mentors and mentees are asked to stick with the program for at least a year, either one can opt out or get a … and more »

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California challenges feds’ inmate population cap – Salon
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California challenges feds' inmate population cap Salon Michael Bien, one of the lead attorneys for inmates, said it would be cheaper and more effective to funnel many criminals into drug or mental health treatment programs than into prison. Moreover, more inmates already behind bars could be safely … and more »

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Is Self-Control Overrated? (And Will It Help You Keep Those New Year’s … – Huffington Post (blog)
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Is Self-Control Overrated? (And Will It Help You Keep Those New Year's … Huffington Post (blog) Decades later, a New Zealand study similarly found that children with high levels of self-control have better health as adults and are less likely to abuse drugs, drop out of school, or have financial problems, a criminal record or an unplanned …

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