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Judge gives opioid addict in his courtroom one more chance to get clean before sending her to prison. Years later, she returns to the judge's courtroom clean, with an Ivy League law degree, to defe... (www.fox9.com)
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The life of Sarah Gad could have been defined by drug addiction and prison. Instead, Gad chose to give herself a chance and go to law school. Now, in her new life, she has been helping others find their path to success.

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[–] Zeth0s 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Why do opiod addicts are sent to prison?

[–] Huxleywaswrite 5 points 1 year ago

Because we criminalize poverty and mental health.

[–] Cicraft 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Most of the time commiting crimes leads to prison

[–] Zeth0s 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is being opiod addict a crime? The article says "non-violent drug related crimes"

[–] Cicraft 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well not exactly being an opioid addict, just buying the opioids

[–] Zeth0s 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow, I didn't know. That's harsh! Why us it considered a crime. They should be helped. I am sorry for them