Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. When considering the characteristics of jail suicide decedents, the overwhelming majority are male.
2. Detoxification is designed for persons dependent on narcotic drugs (e.g., heroin, opium) and is typically found in inpatient settings with programs that last for 2 to 4 days.
3. County jails cannot charge a fee to other jurisdictions to house inmates from that jurisdiction.
4. Only 7% of all jail suicides occur while an inmate is on suicide watch.
5. Approximately 25.2% of jail inmates were found to have both a substance abuse disorder and a mental health disorder.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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