Substance abuse – an ongoing epidemic
According to the DEA, there are a number of what they consider to be primary drug threats in the US based on how heavily they are distributed and trafficked on the streets as well as what is imported from foreign countries. The primary drug threats include:
- cocaine in both crack and powder form
- heroin
- marijuana
- MDMA’s (a.k.a. “club” or “date rape” drugs)
- methamphetamine
- prescription painkillers
Not only does the DEA consider these as primary drug threats, health professionals and the medical community view these as serious public health threats due to the fact that there are millions of cases involving death and serious illnesses that are reported annually.
As a result, the federal government has implemented certain measures to assist law enforcement in the war on drug addiction. Consequently, when an individual is arrested for abuse or distribution, they are usually ordered by the judge to undergo a court-ordered drug treatment before they are allowed to return home to society. Although this is viewed as a controversial issue by some, it is not going to go away.
The reasoning behind this
Court-ordered drug treatment is oftentimes referred to as “coerced” drug treatment because the individual is forced by the court to undergo addiction treatment and recovery before they can be free to live their lives as they want. The reasoning behind this type of drug treatment is that the addicted individual does not possess the discipline or the motivation to get the treatment they need on their own accord so that they can overcome their addiction and return to a normal life.
Categorization based on case differences
No two individuals are ever alike and neither is the type of substance abuse or level of addiction with each person. Therefore, it stands to reason that every substance abuse case is just as different as the individual who is standing trial for it. As a result the different state courts developed a system wherein the different addiction treatment and recovery programs are categorized based on the addicted individual’s needs. As an example some individuals are treated in prison whereas individuals on parole have to take urine tests.
We can help you get the help you need
Our locator site, Treatment 4 Drugs, can assist you in finding an addiction rehab center so that you fulfill the responsibilities of your court-ordered drug treatment. Our caring and professional staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can assist you in finding the help that you deserve and need. If you need further information regarding the programs we offer or have any questions, please contact us today so that we can start helping you get back to a normal life.