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Cameron Douglas Faces Further Consequences for Drug Possession in Jail
Drug addiction can continue in jail for those who know how to feed their habit while incarcerated.
The younger Douglas is serving a five year federal prison sentence for drug dealing and has now pleaded guilty to possessing drugs in his jail cell. These latest charges could mean a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, plus a $250,000 fine.
The 32-year-old is charged with possessing items that tested positive for cocaine and heroin, which were found in his cell by an investigator. Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Anderson told the court one of the substances tested positive for methadone, which he described as “something that people take when they're coming off a heroin addiction in order to facilitate the withdrawal,” according to a court transcript.
According to the charges, Douglas obtained the narcotics at not one but two different facilities -- the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan and a minimum-security jail in Lewisburg, Penn.
While in court to face these most recent charges, Douglas admitted struggling with addictions to heroin, cocaine and alcohol, telling the judge “God knows I am sorry.” He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 21.
In response to this most recent arrest, Michael Douglas issued a statement that said, “Cameron accepts full responsibility for his conduct, which involved a small user-quantity of drugs. While he has made much progress, he is still not cured. Most people and their families are able to address this illness privately and outside of the spotlight. Unfortunately this has not been possible here, for reasons completely outside of his control. He thanks those that have rooted for his recovery and looks forward to the day when he will not disappoint.”
While it may be tempting to write off those who have received treatment, wakeup calls and even jail time and still continue to use, it just shows how insidious the disease of addiction really is. For many, negative consequences or positive reinforcement aren’t enough to beat it. Others undergo several rounds of treatment before arriving successfully in recovery. There’s no quick formula for success when it comes to overcoming drug addiction. For most, it’s a long road filled with stumbles and obstacles. All those of us on the outside can do is continue to educate ourselves and provide support while leaving treatment to the pros.
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