Idaho Fines Private Prison for Contract Violations

Prisoners’ drug use ‘maintained’
Thousands of drug-addicted prisoners have their addiction “maintained” rather than halted while in jail, says a report.

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State closes Anchorage addiction treatment center
Associated Press – May 26, 2010 11:34 AM ET ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska Division of Behavioral Health has shut down the Clitheroe addiction treatment center in Anchorage for a safety…

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Idaho fines private prison for contract violations
Ten of 13 drug and alcohol counselors at the prison near Boise aren’t qualified to provide treatment under CCA’s contract with the state, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

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