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Treatment for Drug Abusers in the Criminal Justice System (DrugFacts)

Revised July 2006.
Discusses the extent of drug abuse and addiction among criminal offenders and treatment approaches that emphasize 13 principles proven to help criminal justice systems tailor treatment programs. En Español

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Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: What Works with Offenders

Published July 2006.
Provides an overview of drug abuse treatment principles derived from research findings in the areas of criminology and drug abuse treatment.

Medications for Addiction Can Improve Treatment Engagement and Reduce Drug Use and Crime

Treating Offenders with Drug Problems: Integrating Public Health and Public Safety (Topics in Brief)

Revised May 2011.
Examines the extent of drug abuse among people within the criminal justice system and the continuum of treatment necessary to decrease future drug abuse as well as criminal behavior.

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

Published September 2006. Revised January 2012.
Presents research-based principles of addiction treatment that can inform drug treatment programs and services in the criminal justice setting.

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