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Megan Dunn, who has struggled with addiction since her teens, points to the moment her life went "deeply downhill."

People with addictions are often incarcerated without moral support or medical resources to treat substance dependency or mental illnesses.

The Walker County Commission voted Monday, July 17, to purchase two pieces of equipment for District 3, as its commissioner, Jim Borden, said the district is now making progress to

Megan Dunn, who has struggled with addiction since her teens, points to the moment her life went “deeply downhill.”

Megan Dunn, who has struggled with addiction since her teens, points to the moment her life went "deeply downhill."

Efforts to improve addiction care in jails and prisons are underway across the country. But a rural Alabama county with one of the nation’s highest overdose rates shows how change is slow, while law enforcement officials continue to treat addiction as a crime rather than a medical condition.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Texas A&M Coach Jimbo Fisher clearly bristled Monday at SEC football media days when asked if the addition of former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator could lead to some "volatile" moments in staff meetings.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey made clear Monday that only Congress can truly set a national standard for name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics.

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Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says only Congress can truly set a national standard for name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics. Sankey opened the league’s annual football media