Danny Earl Jones was found dead in a detox cell of Hardin County Jail in Kountze, Texas, on September 20, 2021, less than 12 hours after his arrival. The custodial death report filed by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department says that Mr. Jones was the only person in his cell at the time. The cause of death is currently unknown and is pending the results of an autopsy.

A physician who is a jail medical expert has provided insights about jail withdrawal through articles published in corrections publications. Prior to working with prisoners, he had seen very few patients in withdrawal. His understanding of withdrawals changed drastically as he began working with inmates in county jails.

Alcohol withdrawals are very common, according to the jail medical expert. His work in the jails revealed that what he thought he knew about alcohol withdrawal was inaccurate or misleading. Some of the insights he has gained about jail detox will be shared in this ongoing series.

Insights into Alcohol Withdrawals in Jails

Delirium tremens (DT) are severe alcohol withdrawal complications that arise after a bout of heavy drinking. DTs are life-threatening, and they can occur within 12 hours after an individual’s last drink. However, DTs can also occur as many as 8 days after being booked into jail. Early and aggressive treatment is important.

It is not intended on his website to suggest that individuals or organizations have engaged in wrongdoing. Posts are added to this site to provide helpful resources benefiting current and former inmates in county jails in Texas.

–Guest Contributor