Intervention Programs

Is Court-Ordered Drug Rehabilitation Effective?

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the United States has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. Our nation has slowly moved away from the philosophy of incarcerating people with addictions to providing treatment. While it has been shown that treatment is much more successful in helping people with substance use disorders (SUDs) than punishment, the question of whether or not court-ordered drug rehabilitation is effective remains unanswered. What Is Court-Mandated Rehab? Court-ordered drug rehab is often used as a valid alternative...