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Gypsy Rose Blanchard feared she’d relapse on drugs after getting out of jail

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Story by Eileen Reslen
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Former reality star Gypsy Rose Blanchard's post-prison struggle with addiction reveals the intense challenges of life after incarceration.
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  • Blanchard, who was imprisoned for her role in her mother's murder, feared she would relapse on drugs upon her release in December 2023, highlighting the ongoing battles ex-convicts face with substance abuse.
  • Experts say Blanchard's experience is all too common, with 65% of released inmates in the US struggling with addiction, underscoring the urgent need for better addiction treatment and support services in the criminal justice system.
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