GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — In 2016, a total of eight people died from drug overdoses within two weeks of their release from the Kent County Correctional Facility.
“The data shows us one of the most dangerous times in the life of someone who’s using substances is right after they’re released from jail or prison,” said Amanda Tarantowski, Substance Use Disorder System Manager with Network 180.
That’s because their systems are clean after detoxing in jail, so they’re more prone to overdose.
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