Drug Abuse Treatment Programs In Prison

Narconon Arrowhead says that there is a real need for drug rehab in Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis, Los Angeles is one of the nationâs principal illicit

drug production and distribution centers in the United States. One of the reasons for this is because drug traffickers smuggle drugs that are

produced in Mexico over the border and into the state. The most prevalent drugs that are reported in the Los Angeles area are marijuana,

cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP, Mexican black tar heroin, and MDMA. These drugs are readily available and abused on a daily basis.

The DEA and Law Enforcement of Los Angeles are putting forth their best effort in trying to shut down the production and trafficking of these

drugs. They have already tightened the ropes on Los Angeles International Airport and crossing the border as well. Although they are so

diligently trying to stop the drug world, it is still going strong.

Methamphetamine or âIceâ is a highly toxic and addictive illicit drug being used by a growing number of adolescents and adults. It is one of

the most prevalent drugs found and being abuse in Los Angeles. An estimated 1.3 million individuals reported using methamphetamine over a

year span. Methamphetamine use has rapidly emerged as the leading cause of admission for substance abuse treatment in Los Angeles. In 2005,

it accounted for nearly 30% of all treatment admissions, compared to only 10% in 2000. Also, arrests related to methamphetamine have

increased by 100% in the last three years.

Narconon Arrowhead recognizes the need for effective drug rehab for Los Angeles residents. We are also putting forth our best efforts to

rehabilitate the individuals who are struggling with substance abuse issues. We have been enrolling individuals in our long-term, inpatient

drug rehab everyday since we opened our doors in 2001. We are 100% dedicated to helping the individuals in Los Angeles area overcome their

addictions and live a completely drug free and productive life. No matter what program an individual enrolls in, the purpose of that

treatment center should be to send an individual back in to the world completely drug free and prepared for everyday obstacles. This is the

best way to achieve effective treatment and live a happy, successful life.

Call Narconon Arrowhead if someone you know or love is struggling with alcohol addiction and are searching for drug rehab in Los Angeles,

California.Â Narconon Arrowhead is one of the worldâs largest and most effective inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation and education

programs with a success rate of over 70% of those who graduate. Narconon Arrowhead offers free addiction counseling, free assessments, and

referrals to the residents in Los Angeles. To locate a Los Angeles inpatient alcohol rehab or find out information about alcohol/drug abuse

prevention contact Narconon by calling 1-800-468-6933 or visit our website at www.stopaddiction.com

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9 Responses to “Drug Abuse Treatment Programs In Prison”

DrDebate Says:
April 5th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
This isn’t a question, it’s a diatribe. Rehab only works if the person wants to go.
bamafleck Says:
May 21st, 2011 at 6:54 pm
America’s drug policy sucks!!?
Why are people being locked up for non-violent drug crimes. These people have a disease and the only hope for them is treatment. The annual cost for an inmate to stay in prison is about $25,000. The cost of an inpatient drug treatment center is $9,000. Yet only 40% of our prisons have drug treament programs, when 80% of inmates have a substance abuse problem!!
So who beliefs this too?
Sorry “believes”
So you’d rather have your tax dollars annually contribute to somebody in jail who will probably be back for the same offense unless treated? Give me a break. You probably never made a mistake huh? The problem with their mistake is it changed their brain functions!!
Hey martinam…do some research on addiction…And in violent crimes, punishment must come because there was an actual victim involved
Cindy P Says:
May 23rd, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Of course you are right! Look at Canada. They have a very successful drug treatment for non-violent drug addicts and they avoid the cost and ineffectiveness of our system.
The thing that bugs me the most about this country (aside from Bush and his cronies) is the fact when we have proof something else works we don’t try it. Our whole system is shot and needs a complete work over.
I am glad someone else can see this!
Bush is not conservative Says:
May 26th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Does it make more sense to put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED people in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?
Addiction is an illness. Narcotics abuse is an illness. Logically, the purchasing, possession and abuse of a drug by an addict is as much of a health concern as it is a legal one.

Narcotics abuse is undoubtedly a more emotionally complicated crime than other nonviolent offenses such as theft and vandalism, but early attempts to curb abuse lacked the necessary breadth to get addicts clean. Incarceration is not an effective method of freeing drug users from the substances on which they depend.

You cannot always beat a beast into submission, and the national “war on drugs,” as it is currently framed, attempts to do just that. It aims to prevent drug abuse and crimes through the enforcement of strict, blanketed penalties for citizens who violate.

Although national policies on drug prohibition state the goal is to promote public health, more funding, both on a national and local level, is allocated toward criminal investigations and prosecution of drug users than toward education and rehabilitation.

The fruitless brute-force methods established at a federal level are also standard at the local level. The Los Angeles Police Department made 26,131 arrests for violent and property-related crimes in 2003, according to a statistical report released by the chief of police.

The same year, the LAPD made 27,486 narcotics arrests. In short, police officers arrested 1,300 more citizens for narcotics violations than for murders, rapes, thefts, aggravated assaults and larcenies combined.

Despite the widespread arrests for narcotics-defined crimes in 2003, the effects the arrests had on usage was negligible. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the number of adult users and abusers remained at a flat line.

Crime statistics show that harsh sentencing for nonviolent drug possession convictions is ineffective in deterring repeat offenses, but further analysis reveals that incarceration for those first offenses could increase the probably of a second offense. Relapse rates are more than 70 percent from all forms of criminal justice interventions and corrections-oriented approaches alone, according to the U.N. Office on Drug and Crime.

California took a step in the right direction in November of 2000 when it passed Proposition 36 – the initiative that allows people with first- and second-time drug possession convictions to receive drug treatment instead of incarceration – but implementation and funding issues have prevented the proposition from being wholly successful.

Officials at the district attorney’s office told the L.A. Weekly that they had expected the primary patients enrolling in the rehabilitation programs to be recreational users – not full-blown addicts. The money allocated to fund rehabilitation programs and medical treatment is insufficient for the more typical, heavily addicted individuals who frequently require longer, more expensive treatments in residential facilities instead of 12-step outpatient program.

Recent state and county cutbacks have been devastating to already strained programs made possible by Prop. 36. To further complicate matters, the sheer size of the county coupled with the lack of money makes proper regulation of the program near impossible to assess.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, effective drug treatment programs combine the necessary medical aid and social services required to get the addicted individual back on track. Prop. 36 has made headway in providing Californians in need with a chance at restored chemical freedom, but without additional well-funded social welfare programs such as job placement services, access to medical and mental health treatment facilities, and counseling services, the success of the legislation is extremely limited.

A more compassionate solution to the drug problem is not only more humane, it’s more cost effective. Every dollar spent on drug and alcohol abuse treatment saves the public $7, according study findings released by the state in 1994.

To successfully combat drug abuse and drug-related crime in California, the state needs to ensure that allocating funding for rehabilitation programs is a priority.

In addition to the court-mandated programs created by Prop. 36, the city needs to make comprehensive voluntary rehabilitation programs accessible to drug addicts who want to change before they’re picked up by the police. The earlier people are given a hand to make the change, the sooner they will.

It’s easy to demonize drug addicts and dismiss jail sentences that still too frequently follow possession convictions, but blame doesn’t create change.

An addict with hopeless prospects has a hard time finding motivation to get clean, but if the society around that addict is willing to offer guidance, support and the promise of brighter future for the willing, the incentive to get sober suddenly becomes tangible .

Compassion must become a fundamental element in the rehabilitation system, and compassion starts with understanding. Prop. 36 was a great start, but there’s still a long road ahead.
☼grundle goat☼ Says:
May 31st, 2011 at 2:16 pm
How to Become an Addiction Counselor with prior Felony?
my girlfriend was convicted for possession of meth 7 years ago. she did some time in prison and finished a 2 year treatment program for substance abuse. she has been clean and sober now over 6 years and currently works as a residential technician at a treatment facility. she very much wants to go back to school and become a certified counselor specializing in addiction issues. she has turned her life completely around and wants to invest all of her time and knowledge into helping other addicts find recovery. what are the steps she should take to become a drug and alcohol counselor? is there a specific course outline to become one?
thanks in advance.

there is no need for negative comments concerning her past. i just want to be able to help her get into school to pursue what she calls her ‘mission in life’ to help other addicts.
BR Says:
May 31st, 2011 at 2:43 pm
My wife is a psychotherapist and she said she doesn’t know of any way to do what you have described, short of having her criminal record expunged by a court. However, it may depend on where you live. Each state has its own laws regarding…….well, nearly everything. In my state (Arkansas), a felonious past is a dead-end for someone wishing to become a therapist or many other professions like mine (teaching). Your best bet would probably be to ask a local attorney where to find the relevant statutes regarding this, or find the contact information of the state psychology licensing board and ask them. I’m sure this question has been asked before. Maybe there are alternatives that have less stringent acceptance rules. (Maybe social work professions? IDK)

I’m happy that your friend has changed her life and is now trying to help others. That is very admirable. However, this might be an example of where she will still have to “pay” for past mistakes. Some bad choices have a way of sticking around for a lifetime. Good luck.
☼grundle goat☼ Says:
May 31st, 2011 at 2:45 pm
How to pursue career in Counseling with a Felony from 7 years ago?
my girlfriend was convicted for possession of meth 7 years ago. she did some time in prison and finished a 2 year treatment program for substance abuse. she has been clean and sober now over 6 years and currently works as a residential technician at a treatment facility. she very much wants to go back to school and become a certified counselor specializing in addiction issues. she has turned her life completely around and wants to invest all of her time and knowledge into helping other addicts find recovery. what are the steps she should take to become a drug and alcohol counselor? is there a specific course outline to become one?
thanks in advance.

there is no need for negative comments concerning her past. i just want to be able to help her get into school to pursue what she calls her ‘mission in life’ to help other addicts.
docie555@yahoo.com Says:
May 31st, 2011 at 3:10 pm
I live in Oklahoma and I’m a convicted felon. I have a BS degree and now am working on my Masters in Behavioral Science. What I did – I called the Oklahoma – License department of Department of Health who issues licenses for Counselors, Therapist and so on. And told them that I was a felon and wanted to get my LPC license. Licensed Professional Counselor. And was told – No problem. If I can get through with my Masters and past the state test, no problem. I don’t know if each state is different but check it out on the State level and see what they say. Can’t hurt and you know how much she wants this. Good luck to you both.
ganicity Says:
May 31st, 2011 at 9:01 pm
can some one help me develop a thesis for my paper?
ok so my topic is the effectiveness of drug abuse programs in prisons and was thinking of writing this as my thesis

Drug abuse programs are effective based on certain contributes that make someone who is willing to seek treatment rather than being mandated by the courts.

what do you think,,,, is there anything that i should add to make it sound more arugmentive or better….10 points for best answer thanks so much

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