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Does Jail Provide Medical Care for Heroin Withdrawal?

Hello my daughter is there and she has been there for 2 says now, she is a heroin attic what kind of care will she receive if any ? Thank you for allowing me to ask questions

Asked: June 26, 2014
Author: Heather
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Jails are equipped to handle drug addiction and take inmate health seriously. Heroin-dependent inmates typically receive medically supervised detox, which may include methadone or other medications to manage withdrawal safely. Inmate health is treated as a priority from the point of intake.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: June 27,2014

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