Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Alternatives to Jail

In 2008, a new high was reached in regards to the number of incarcerated adults. According to a Washington Post article published in February of 2008, “more than one in 100 adults in the United States is in jail or prison, an all-time high that is costing state governments nearly $50 billion a year and the federal government $5 billion more.” With more than 2.3 million people incarcerated, the United States leads the world in both population and percentage of residents in jail or prison; with 50% of those incarcerated deemed “non-violent” criminals.

While imprisoning offenders lowers the crime rate and provides punishment for those who deserve it, there are alternatives that can be reached to help reduce the number of non-violent criminals. With recidivism rates at 67% for non-violent offenders, addiction treatment can help put a stop to to the roller coaster ride that is addiction. Call today and speak with a our referral specialists. We are available to help you find the treatment center that is best suited for your needs. You or your loved one do not have to be a part of that 67% who keep going back to jail because of the power of addiction. Let drug rehab be your way to freedom.

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