Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Can Break the Cycle of Incarceration
Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Can Break the Cycle of Incarceration
It’s estimated that up to 65% of the U.S. prison population has an active substance use disorder. Many lawmakers have pushed for tougher drug laws to reduce drug-related incarcerations and repeat offenders. However, despite emphasizing tougher punishments for drug users, substance use disorders have remained high.