ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The St. Landry Parish jail has introduced opioid addiction courses designed to support inmates’ recovery, with the program starting in October and currently helping a dozen individuals.
Sheriff Bobby Guidroz initiated the program using funds from an opioid class-action lawsuit, aiming to transform the jail into a space focused on rehabilitation rather than mere incarceration.
Major Mark LeBlanc, a representative from the sheriff’s office, noted that the program allows for more personal counseling opportunities, helping inmates confront the underlying causes of their addiction…