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The Effects of Solitary Confinement on the Neurological Processes of Inmates

Over 80,000 individuals in the United States are currently serving time in solitary confinement, and although solitary confinement is often used as a correctional measure, it has adverse effects on the nervous system of inmates. Inmates are often subject to no-touch torture which manifests into psychological symptoms.

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