From San Diego to the East Coast, many Netflix watchers have fallen in love with the hit series, “Orange is the New Black.” The popular series is filled with almost every kind of drama that comes to mind: romantic, friendship, substance abuse and of course, crime-related drama. The show has been criticized and analyzed on its portrayal of prison conditions, inmate relationships and drug abuse.
Unfortunately, many individuals in need of professional drug abuse help don’t utilize rehab programs. This only leads them down dangerous paths, such as life behind old, rusty prison bars. Reflecting various real-life situations, “Orange is the New Black” features many scenes and flashbacks of its characters using illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine and meth.
Not surprisingly, there are several elements in the show that are dramatized for the sake of entertainment. Shockingly, however, the use of illegal substances is actually downplayed in the Netflix series.
The only program similar to rehab featured in the show is a group therapy session lead by Mr. Healy, the prison counselor. There is an additional rehab program in the show called “Safe Place,” where inmates are encouraged to discuss their feelings and struggles. An interview with actual female inmates, from places like San Diego and elsewhere reveals that this type of program often exists, but doesn’t feel as safe and confidential as it’s portrayed. Thus, they are highly ineffective.
Many people who know someone in prison for drug crimes are confident that their loved one’s time in behind bars will be completely substance-free. Unfortunately, this is not the case in most real-world scenarios. Drug use, even in the most protected places, is a recurring problem.
In all three seasons of the dramatic series, illegal drug smuggling on the prison’s grounds has appeared several times. On the other hand, there is only one scene where drugs are smuggled in the visiting area. Substance.com, however, says this depiction is inaccurate. Penitentiary inmates from San Diego and across the nation say that drug smuggling in visiting areas is rather common.
A growing issue that lands many individuals in rehab is the abuse of prescription drugs. From coastal cities, such as San Diego to the show’s location in Litchfield, N.Y., many people suffer from these addictions. After analyzing “Orange is the New Black,” it is clear that the show doesn’t include the prevalence of prescription medication abuse and smuggling in prison. Unfortunately, even in prisons, drug abuse and crimes are still problematic.
Jordan Lee is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Miramar Recovery Center.
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Unfortunately, many individuals in need of professional drug abuse help don’t utilize rehab programs. This only leads them down dangerous paths, such as life behind old, rusty prison bars. Reflecting various real-life situations, “Orange is the New Black” features many scenes and flashbacks of its characters using illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine and meth.
Not surprisingly, there are several elements in the show that are dramatized for the sake of entertainment. Shockingly, however, the use of illegal substances is actually downplayed in the Netflix series.
The only program similar to rehab featured in the show is a group therapy session lead by Mr. Healy, the prison counselor. There is an additional rehab program in the show called “Safe Place,” where inmates are encouraged to discuss their feelings and struggles. An interview with actual female inmates, from places like San Diego and elsewhere reveals that this type of program often exists, but doesn’t feel as safe and confidential as it’s portrayed. Thus, they are highly ineffective.
Many people who know someone in prison for drug crimes are confident that their loved one’s time in behind bars will be completely substance-free. Unfortunately, this is not the case in most real-world scenarios. Drug use, even in the most protected places, is a recurring problem.
In all three seasons of the dramatic series, illegal drug smuggling on the prison’s grounds has appeared several times. On the other hand, there is only one scene where drugs are smuggled in the visiting area. Substance.com, however, says this depiction is inaccurate. Penitentiary inmates from San Diego and across the nation say that drug smuggling in visiting areas is rather common.
A growing issue that lands many individuals in rehab is the abuse of prescription drugs. From coastal cities, such as San Diego to the show’s location in Litchfield, N.Y., many people suffer from these addictions. After analyzing “Orange is the New Black,” it is clear that the show doesn’t include the prevalence of prescription medication abuse and smuggling in prison. Unfortunately, even in prisons, drug abuse and crimes are still problematic.
Jordan Lee is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Miramar Recovery Center.
Image Credit: Wiki Commons