It's a tip that has been passed onto convicts for years: On your way to federal prison, say you have a substance abuse problem, and you could qualify for a treatment program that knocks up to a year off your sentence.
Show up drunk: Indictments spotlight prison rehab scams
Charges among the first filed against prison consultants involving the program
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