Punishment or Rehab For Drug Addicts?

By Michael Russell Addiction is a compulsive craving for drugs, which is uncontrollable and leads an individual to the point of doing anything, whether it is stealing, committing murder or whatever it takes to be able to access drugs. These drug cravings push people to do things they would not normally do.  Their life becomes [...]

Drug Court Alternative Sentencing – Stay Out of Jail and Get Free Addiction Treatment

By Christian Shire Alternative Sentencing Alternative sentencing is an option that many courts turn to when seeking punishment for certain crimes.  Often, when the crime is drug related and non-violent, it would actually be more affordable and productive in the long term for both the offender and the community if they had treatment instead of [...]