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The state Department of Corrections says about half of those incarcerated in Oklahoma’s prison system have a history of, or are currently exhibiting, some form of mental illness. Those problems often stem from long-term substance abuse. The two problems can go hand in hand. And when left untreated, those who suffer from these diseases can wind up in a revolving door at local jails.
-The Oklahoman Editorial Board (Source: http://bit.ly/1cHIyVv)
