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

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• Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Why do people involved in the criminal justice system continue abusing drugs?
    
  • Why should drug abuse treatment be provided to offenders?
    
  • How effective is drug abuse treatment for criminal justice-involved individuals?
    
  • Are all drug abusers in the criminal justice system good candidates for treatment?
    
  • Is legally mandated treatment effective?
    
  • Are relapse risk factors different in offender populations? How should drug abuse treatment deal with these risk factors?
    
  • What treatment and other health services should be provided to drug abusers involved with the criminal justice system?
    
  • How long should drug abuse treatment last for individuals involved in the criminal justice system?
    
  • How can rewards and sanctions be used effectively with drug-involved offenders in treatment?
    
  • What is the role of medications in treating substance abusing offenders?
    
  • How can the criminal justice and drug abuse treatment systems reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases among drug abusing offenders?
    
  • What works for offenders with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders?
    
  • Is providing drug abuse treatment to offenders worth the financial investment?
    
  • What are unique treatment needs for women in the criminal justice system?
    
  • What are the unique treatment needs of juveniles in the criminal justice system?
• Resources
• References