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Heroin
Feature
June 7, 2022
A Tupperware of Heroin, Or How I Ended Up in Prison
In an excerpt from her new memoir, ‘Corrections in Ink,’ Keri Blakinger puts us at the scene of her drug arrest — and her path to becoming The Marshall Project’s first formerly incarcerated staff writer.
By
Keri Blakinger
Life Inside
November 8, 2018
My Dog Didn't Forget Me When I Went to Prison
Charlotte was there for the worst moments of my life. And she was there as I picked up the pieces.
By
Keri Blakinger
The Frame
September 26, 2018
A Daily Fight for Control
Two sisters reach for recovery from addiction in jail.
By
Celina Fang
Commentary
February 16, 2017
Why Trump’s Wall Won’t Keep Out Heroin
It’s the easiest drug to traffic in small batches, and it is very lucrative.
By
Sam Quinon ES
Commentary
January 18, 2017
Dear President Trump: Here’s How to get Right on Crime, Part 2
End overcriminalization, reward success, pay attention to the heroin crisis.
Vikrant P. Reddy
Life Inside
November 17, 2016
My Daughter Died After Spending Four Days in Jail
“Her eyes were slightly open, but vacant.”
By
Stephanie Moyer
News
January 19, 2016
Massachusetts Mobilizes to Treat Addicted Moms
Jail time increasingly gives way to residential programs.
By
Meredith Derby Berg
News
November 6, 2015
Is the U.S. Ready for Safe Injection Rooms?
A widespread heroin problem could open the door to a once-radical idea.
By
Beth Schwartzapfel
What You're Saying
August 17, 2015
‘Access to Emergency Care Is the Very First Step in Saving a Life.’
A selection of recent letters from our readers.
By
Jasmine Lee
News
August 14, 2015
Narcan: It Saves Lives. Does It Enable Addicts?
For frustrated police, it’s a quick fix but no solution.
By
Carl Stoffers