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Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations - A Research-based Guide

  • Organization: National Institute on Drug Abuse
  • Document Type: Report
  • Date Created: Monday, November 13, 2006
  • Submitted: Friday, January 05, 2007
  • Attachment(s): LINK

NIDA has released a FREE landmark scientific report showing that effective treatment of drug abuse and addiction can save communities money and reduce crime. Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations (http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj/) outlines some of the proven components for successful treatment of drug abusers who have entered the criminal justice system, leading to lower rates of drug abuse and criminal activity.

This comprehensive report offers 13 essential principles based on a review of the scientific literature on drug abuse treatment and criminal behavior. Examples of important principles are that drug addiction is a brain disease that affects behavior, that recovery requires effective individualized treatment that may include medication, and that continuity of care is essential for drug abusers re-entering the community after a period of incarceration.

To order Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations please access the NIDA publications catalog at:

http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalogNIDA/Pub_Details.aspx?ItemID=17449.

Requests for more than 10 copies may be directed to Brian Marquis at Bmarquis@nida.nih.gov.

Most importantly, NIDA would appreciate you sharing the description of these resources with your colleagues and members affiliated with your organization. You are also invited to include this announcement in your hard copy newsletter, e-newsletter, or on your Web site.

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