July 19, 2018 7:25 pm

SJC: Judges Can Jail Recovering Addicts for Relapse

In a closely-watched case dealing with opioid addiction – Massachusetts’ highest court ruled that a judge can send people with substance use disorders to remain drug-free as a probation condition – and send them to jail if they relapse. Many addiction specialists are surprised and disappointed by the ruling. Lisa Newman-Polk, attorney for defendant Julie Eldred, joins Sue to discuss.

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