Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Visits Waiawa Prison

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa visits Waiawa Prison – Hollywood actor and star of ‘Balls of Fury’ and ‘Street Fighter’, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa visited 200 inmates at the Waiawa Correctional Facility in Honolulu Hawaii. Tagawa’s visit was a treat for graduates of ‘Kashbox’ Drug Treatment Program. Photographer: Jacob Unger Editor: Jacob Unger Reporter: Kristine Uyeno Original Air-Date: 10-05-07

Waiting List for Addiction Treatment in Federal Prisons Is 51000 Inmates Long

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It's not easy: I'm a drug addict.” Prisoners who relapse or violate any prison rule or regulation are kicked out of RDAP. But usually these prisoners are the ones that need the program the most. Instead of helping long-term prisoners get treatment …
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Prisoners face long wait for drug–rehab services

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Evansville veterans court, drug treatment bring job, brighter future to …

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However, Castillas had a few things going for him: a burning desire not to go back to prison; the advice of a no-nonsense staff member at his substance abuse treatment center; and his years of service in the Army. Castillas said he was in the Army when …
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Applaud more treatment, fewer trips to prison

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But if successful, the group's plan could save twice that amount by keeping more people off drugs and alcohol and out of prison. This is just the latest call for more treatment for substance abuse and mental illness. And there's long been an easy place …
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