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Michigan Woman Details Harsh Reality of Juvenile Detention and Addiction

After years in detention and addiction, a Michigan woman says support and compassion—not the courts—saved her life.

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Dave Bondy
Aug 23, 2025
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Janene Tague grew up in Michigan, battling something few around her could see.

From an early age, she showed signs of mental illness. Her mother knew something was wrong but could not get answers. Doctor after doctor offered the same misdiagnosis. Treatment was delayed.

By the time Tague reached her teenage years, she was self-medicating. She turned to dr…

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