Harsh US Drug Laws to Change, Says Eric Holder – the Young Turks

Published October 31, 2013

Harsh US Drug Laws To Change, Says Eric Holder – The Young Turks – “With the U.S. facing massive overcrowding in its prisons, Attorney General Eric Holder called Monday for major changes to the nation’s criminal justice syst…

Ceremony honors 4 Drug Court grads

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

Rather than cycle in and out of prison, drug offenders, through the Drug Court, can learn to kick the habit permanently and resettle into society. They typically do this through a substance abuse recovery program — which is considered by advocates to …
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Treatment ordered for Mattoon man who had cocaine

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

The conviction could have resulted in a prison sentence of four to 15 years. Another probation term was participation in Coles County's drug court program. The program requires frequent court appearances, treatment and work or school attendance and …
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