Long lines for detox, particularly for the uninsured
A homeless man sleeping outside St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, said he would like to enter a detox program. However, he’s uninsured. Since Alliance is full, they can’t take him unless he’s suicidal or threatening to harm others. The man, who said he has a prison record, did not want to lie about meeting such criteria. (Cindy McMillion/Submitted to The Daily Memphian)
The waiting list for detox treatment at Alliance Healthcare doubled this week; 75 people are waiting for 4.3 beds.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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