NIDA just published "Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Populations" . You can review these principles in depth:
- Addiction is a Brain Disease
- Recovery Takes Time
- Length of Treatment Critical
- Assessment
- Responsivity Issues
- Monitor Drug Use
- Criminal Thinking Patterns Addressed
- Agency Collaboration
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About Peggy L. Ritchie
Principal Analyst
Legislative Analyst Office
Sacramento, CA 95814