How Much Do Prisons, on Average in the USA, Spend on Psychiatric Treatment and Medication for Inmate?
Question by PurpleHaze: How much do prisons, on average in the USA, spend on psychiatric treatment and medication for inmate?
I’m doing a research paper on this and I’m having trouble finding these statistics.
Best answer:
Answer by Max Hoopla
You would have to find it on a state to state basis. The need is higher than the population in general because the type of people who become prison inmates abuse their bodies with high drug, alcohol and tobacco use combined with general neglect. On average they have a life expectancy about five years less than normal people.
What do you think? Answer below!
Betsy M. NA Speaker 12 Step “Substance Abuse Treatment” – Betsy shares a powerful message of the freedom that Recovery provides the addict. Truly an inspirational and powerful talk! Thanks Betsy! 🙂 “Narcotics Anony…
Lesbian cheerleader and lover defied court, allegedly contacted each other …
Filed under: drug abuse treatment statistics
The criminal case has been a minor national sensation. Hunt's parents believe she has been subjected to unfair treatment because she is gay. Her attorney, noting that her trial was set ahead of some 200 other criminal cases, has charged that …
Read more on Daily Caller
State Sen. Ken Yager: Recovery Court aids in drug abuse fight
Filed under: drug abuse treatment statistics
The 100-bed program will allow us to divert people, including veterans, who are in need of substance abuse treatment or mental health services from hard prison beds to effective treatment programs that are evidence-based and proven to have a larger …
Read more on Knoxville News Sentinel
Substance Abuse Addictions Contributing To Nationwide Bankruptcy Epidemic
Filed under: drug abuse treatment statistics
The government agency has posted these startling statistics to reflect the high cost of drug abuse in the U.S. … $ 120 billion in lost productivity, mainly due to labor participation costs, participation in drugabuse treatment, incarceration, and …
Read more on San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Children's Commissioner says: 'Raise the drinking age to 18'
Filed under: drug abuse treatment statistics
While there were no statistics on the prevalence of alcohol abuse among adults in Malta, people “on the ground” noticed an increase in women seeking treatment. Younger people were also asking for help, either because they had an addiction or they were …
Read more on Times of Malta