How ADX Florence actually works, according to a former supermax inmate

"Eric King served almost two years at the federal super-maximum security prison ADX Florence in Colorado. ADX is often described as the US's most restrictive prison, and it houses some of the most notorious prisoners in the world, including Joaquín Guzmán ("El Chapo") and Terry Nichols, the Oklahoma City bomber. King talks to Business Insider about the security measures, like concrete cells, the psychological toll, and the nearly constant isolation."

"He also breaks down the inner social workings of the prison, such as the unique suspension of gang life, the demeanor of the guards and the rules for interacting with them, and the strict rules for prison visitations. King was initially sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in 2014 for throwing two Molotov cocktails in an empty federal building. Since his release, he's been working as a paralegal and has authored a book about his experience in ADX, titled "A Clean Hell.""

Eric King served almost two years at the federal super-maximum security prison ADX Florence in Colorado. ADX houses some of the most notorious prisoners and operates with highly restrictive security measures, including concrete cells and near-constant isolation. The environment imposes significant psychological strain, marked by sensory deprivation, anxiety, and altered behavior. Gang structures are largely suspended inside the facility, changing inmate social dynamics. Correctional officers maintain a controlled, formal demeanor with strict rules for inmate interactions. Visitation and other privileges are tightly regulated. King later worked as a paralegal and authored the memoir A Clean Hell.

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