The Prevalence of Mental Illness Among those Incarcerated According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than half of those incarcerated in America’s jails and prisons had a mental health problem. Specifically, 61% of inmates in state prison and 44% of inmates in local jail reported having a mental problem. Mental health problems were […]
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Understanding the Prevalence of Mental Illness in America According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental health conditions are widespread amongst the adult and youth populations in the United States. If you have mental health concerns, you are not alone. A large percentage of American adults and children report experiencing some form
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Frequently Asked Questions About the House Arrest Ankle Bracelet The house arrest ankle bracelet is a safe, effective monitoring system that can be used for low-risk offenders. The device can help to alleviate jail and prison overcrowding, bail and sentencing reform, and in several kinds of cases. Here are some of the most frequently asked
Statistics for Illicit Drug Use in the United States According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), illicit drug use is widespread in the United States. A 2018 survey indicated that 11.7% of Americans aged 12 or older used an illicit drug within the past month. In addition, 2% of people
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A Look at Drug and Alcohol Use Trends In Young Adults According to the 2018 Monitoring the Future College Students and Young Adults survey, marijuana use was at a historic high. There was a 7% five-year increase in marijuana use among young adults aged 19-22 according to the study. Adults between the ages of
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Mental Health Disorder Statistics in the United States According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as many as 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness. An estimated 1 in 20 adults experience “serious mental illness.” Unfortunately, many wait years to seek professional care and some never do. NAMI reports
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Law Enforcement Agencies Across the State Announce Saturation Patrols and Checkpoints for Independence Day Law enforcement agencies across California have announced plans to add additional officers on the roads. Officers will be looking for both drug and alcohol impairment. While several checkpoints and saturation patrols were conducted Friday, July 2, and Saturday, July 3,
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Looking at Addiction and Treatment Statistics in the State According to the California Health Care Foundation, substance use disorders (SUDs) are common in the state. Approximately 8% of Californians meet the standards for a diagnosable substance use disorder, but very few seek treatment. Studies show that only 10% of those with a SUD ever
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