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| Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations |
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| Published: 10/23/2006 |
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently released a 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 outlines some proven components for successful treatment of drug abusers who have entered the criminal justice system. The report offers 13 principles based on a review of the scientific literature on drug abuse treatment and criminal behavior. |

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