Nobody would question that a prison will do little to nothing to resolve serious and debilitating psychiatric disorders of individuals residing there. However, prisons appear to be ten times more likely to house mentally ill individuals than are hospitals. The Treatment Advocacy Center reports that 356,268 mentally ill individuals have been detained in state or county jails. State mental hospitals, on the other hand, only hold 35,000 patients. There are only six states in the U.S. that house … [Read more...]
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Three individuals facing drug charges following traffic stop
Three individuals were arrested on a variety of drug-related charges when their car was pulled over on March 30, 2014. Among other alleged offenses, a 32-year-old man from Newton, North Carolina was charged with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance, conspiracy and drug trafficking. A 20-year-old woman from Hickory and 36-year old man from Hiddenite were also charged with conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance. A police officer pulled the vehicle over due to what he … [Read more...]
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