More inmates taking meds for mental health issues

The number of offenders in county jailsĀ  on psychotropic medications increased 25 percent in 45 California counties in the past five years, reports California Health Policy Strategies (CHPS) for Kaiser Health News. The Kaiser Health News report shows that a shortage of community-based treatment centers have made county jails a warehouse for mentally ill people. … Continue reading More inmates taking meds for mental health issues