Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Signs Law to Shift Drug Offenders From Jail to Rehab

Published June 20, 2013

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal signs law to shift drug offenders from jail to rehab

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Under the new law, Louisianians convicted of felony drug possession or intent to distribute less than a certain amount of drugs will be eligible for release one year early if the court determines they suffer from addiction, would respond to rehab and …
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Young people trapped by drugs and alcohol

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She says lives can easily be overtaken by drugs and alcohol, with people finding themselves relying on addictive substances every day. “Most of our referrals for treatment are for alcohol addiction followed by cannabis,” she said. Ms Martin said the …
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Madisonville Substance Abuse Treatment Center Opens New Office in Benton

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The Healthy Choice Centers, which are located in Madisonville, Eddyville and the newest office in Benton are Substance Abuse Treatment Centers that can help with providing services one would need to help get them back on the right track. “We are here …
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