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| GDC substance abuse treatment improves recidivism rate |
| By http://www.forest-blade.com - SENATOR JACK HILL |
| Published: 10/03/2012 |
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According to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), approximately 14 percent of all offenders are in the state correctional system due to drug-related offenses. GDC studies show substance abuse treatment has the ability to cut drug abuse, decrease criminal activity, and reduce rearrests. Such treatment programs break the cycle of drug abuse and incarceration and also can reduce any criminal acts performed due to the drug abuse. In Georgia, GDC has taken steps in developing programs and institutions focused on substance abuse treatment, with the overall goal of reducing recidivism (a person’s relapse into criminal behavior). Offenders under substance abuse treatment supervision are educated on how drug addiction and abuse can influence and change behavior, are assessed at the beginning of treatment, and are placed through continuous, monitored treatment with a focus on helping the offenders successfully re-enter the community. Read More. |
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