When someone in that situation is released from the hospital, they should not return to the same place they contributed to overdose or mental health crisis, she said. And the month after hospitalization, Mulkey said caseworkers must check in at least once a week in person, frequently having a drug use disorder to test patients.
A year has passed since his son’s death, and during that time, Mulkey has posted 31 sets of photos on Facebook to honor him. In her first post, she said he bravely fought addiction and mental illness.
“He was Drake. He was a son, brother, grandchild, great grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, dog dad. “Remember this when you meet someone on the street that you may be afraid of. They are also someone else’s heart.”
Jones fears a similar fate for his son, who has refused to return to his group home since leaving more than a week ago.
“We’re worried that we’re going to knock on the door,” Marianne said, learning that their son has died. “What should I do if I’m your child on the street and not caring for you?”
Megan Markey with the ashes of his son, Drake Reimer. He died of an overdose while he was a civilian dedication. (Alex Colman/Minnesota Star Tribune)
