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
Heather Nall
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Jails are equipped to handle drug addiction and take inmate health seriously.
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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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