Heroin use and addiction is an epidemic that has spread rapidly across the United States over the past two decades. It is surprising that this epidemic is spread across every social class in America. Poor or rich, they are using or have an addiction to heroin. Addiction usually leads middle to lower class citizens to a life of crime to support their habit. Substance abuse care in correctional facilities is nothing new. Although, incidents are being brought forth that show a lack of care for heroin addicts and other addictions that need attention. Heroin addicts require special attention when it comes to dealing with their withdrawal symptoms. Correctional facilities and officers should be provided special training related to handling heroin addicts regarding withdrawal and rehabilitation aspects.
Heroin is an opiate drug alongside others like morphine or codeine. All three have an intended use of killing pain in patients. “The Bayer Company started the production of heroin in 1898 on a commercial scale” (Hosztafi, National Center for Biotechnology Information). It became clear that it was much more effective than its predecessors and was considered a “wonder drug.” But the wonder …show more content…
Tori told her mother that she was thirsty and was denied lemonade, and that she was going to die in there. Tori’s family went to the jail and was told Tori was in quarantine and they would have to wait to see her. The next call her family received was from the warden of the facility. He called to inform them that she was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Tori never came out of her coma due to brain swelling and passed away. According to Vibes, the police department claims that all protocols were followed and performed. Another senseless death and unwanted negative attention towards the criminal justice system could have easily been
Heroin is an opiate drug alongside others like morphine or codeine. All three have an intended use of killing pain in patients. “The Bayer Company started the production of heroin in 1898 on a commercial scale” (Hosztafi, National Center for Biotechnology Information). It became clear that it was much more effective than its predecessors and was considered a “wonder drug.” But the wonder …show more content…
Tori told her mother that she was thirsty and was denied lemonade, and that she was going to die in there. Tori’s family went to the jail and was told Tori was in quarantine and they would have to wait to see her. The next call her family received was from the warden of the facility. He called to inform them that she was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Tori never came out of her coma due to brain swelling and passed away. According to Vibes, the police department claims that all protocols were followed and performed. Another senseless death and unwanted negative attention towards the criminal justice system could have easily been