Social reintegration is nearly non-existent with the current prison-based system for drug abusers. Incarceration has little effect on drug users, and recidivism is highly likely due to social isolation. The problems existing pre-incarceration, which led to the drug abuse, exist even after release. Such problems include difficulties with housing, employment, and social activity. These issues mainly exist in impoverished communities and are exacerbated by the current prison system. Nearly half of all inmates in federal prisons are drug offenders 50 percent of whom are non-violent first-time offenders. With recidivism rates, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, at 76 percent for drug offenders, it is clear that the current system is
