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Health and Humanity Behind Bars
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between aging, addiction, and mental health in prisons, highlighting the challenges of inadequate medical care for incarcerated individuals. It discusses the political and societal attitudes towards rehabilitation and the impact of personal experiences on perceptions of drug addiction and correctional systems. Furthermore, the chapter critiques the privatization of prison healthcare, emphasizing the ethical concerns related to profit-driven practices that compromise inmate health outcomes.