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  "textContent": "People released from prison in Scotland are facing a mental health and substance use crisis, according to new research. The study tracked more than 8,000 former prisoners over four years to assess their contact with health services following release. The University of Strathclyde was a partner in the study, which was led at the University of Stirling. It has been published in BMJ Open.",
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