Drug courts are just some of the most effective things man has done in the corrections system and criminal justice system in a very long time. Since working in Oregon with judges and working with judges in the Haight it seems it is becoming more common and wished for. The judges themselves have gotten enamored with the drug court system. They are happy with what they are doing, how they can interact directly with the accused and the treatment alternatives presently. We call this in the drug obsession and law enforcement communities Coerced Treatment. Of course it is a choice, meaning you may end up in to prison, a drug court or you can do more time from that drug court, but it actually is a form of coercion treatment.
Drug addiction education videos are a rewarding assistance to folks wanting to make a difference in relapse prevention treatment drug addiction learning. It is through executives and those with the information that this research has made the impact it has. Research from across the country and from the start of this trend show that drug courts and education were highly valuable in promoting recovery and giving folks long-term sobriety. Most vital of all for the courts is that it reduced recidivism. Folk failed to get arrested and put back in the slammer. Continue reading ‘Drug Courts and Relapse Prevention’ »