Inmates' Health Care a Critical Piece of New Reforms

Inmates' health care a critical piece of new reforms
Currently, substance abuse treatment is supposed to be provided by the counties. But according to Matt Cate, the former CDRC secretary who now heads the California State Association of Counties, “There is currently not enough money to meet the need … Read more on Capitol Weekly

Escaped murderer's loyalty to Hells Angels runs deep
Even though he was serving a life sentence for murder, René Charlebois's good behaviour for the past decade suggested he was getting himself rehabilitated and allowed him to get assigned to a minimum-security penitentiary. But apparently Mr. Charlebois … Read more on The Globe and Mail

.5 Million Grant Funds UVM Research Center Aimed at Improving Health …
“Unhealthy personal behaviors – substance abuse, physical inactivity, obesity – account for 40 percent of premature deaths in the U.S. annually and substantially increase healthcare costs and health disparities by being overrepresented among … Read more on UVM News

Valiant Recovery Introduces Executive Program to Its Rehabilitation Center
COM) Kelowna, British Colombia – Alcohol and drug treatment center Valiant Recovery recently announced its new program to help executives or other people in positions of power to overcome addiction. The program is designed to specifically address how … Read more on PR Leap (press release)