Drug offenders participating in a drug court have the support and treatment available that is necessary for recovery. Overall, drug court graduates had an increase in productive activities after completion of the program. (Evaluation & Program Planning). Studies show that such graduates are less likely to reoffend than those sentenced to traditional correctional options. Unfortunately, drug courts only serve a fraction of offenders that are in need of such treatment. In order to prevent substance abuse offenders from committing future drug related crimes, drug courts must be successfully implemented in all needed locations throughout the United States at a community-based alternative. Continuance and expansion of drug court is one step closer to positive change and prevention of future
Drug offenders participating in a drug court have the support and treatment available that is necessary for recovery. Overall, drug court graduates had an increase in productive activities after completion of the program. (Evaluation & Program Planning). Studies show that such graduates are less likely to reoffend than those sentenced to traditional correctional options. Unfortunately, drug courts only serve a fraction of offenders that are in need of such treatment. In order to prevent substance abuse offenders from committing future drug related crimes, drug courts must be successfully implemented in all needed locations throughout the United States at a community-based alternative. Continuance and expansion of drug court is one step closer to positive change and prevention of future