Criminal Drug Abuse

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the problem of alcohol and drug abuse and its influence on criminals. It claims that a high percentage of criminals either use or abuse drugs. The paper addresses the need for drug and alcohol treatment in correctional facilities and offers four solutions and their implementation. A schematic representation is included in order to quantify points made.

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Abstract Problem/Objective Background of Problem Proposed
Alternatives
Decision Criteria Research Matrix Analysis Optimal Coarse of Action Implementation of Plan
Program Evaluation Bibliography Additional Resources

From the Paper:

"The optimal coarse of action, according to the matrix analysis would be option 3, (Utilize known effective preventative drug and alcohol abuse programs...). As a long range goal prevention is clearly the best and most cost effective plan of action to combat the incidence of criminal activity in association with drug and alcohol abuse. Treatment is clearly an important factor but early prevention, especially is the most long-term of the solutions offered in this plan. The prevention of individuals from ever becoming drug addicted and therefore entering the penal system is a global answer to the social problem that this poses in our culture and worldwide."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bean, Philip, and Teresa Nemitz, eds. Drug Treatment: What Works?. New York: Routledge, 2004.
• Caulkins, Jonathan P., et al. An Ounce of Prevention, a Pound of Uncertainty: The Cost-Effectiveness of School-Based Drug Prevention Programs. Santa Monica, CA: Rand, 1999.
• Corn, David. "Justice's War on Drug Treatment." The Nation 14 May 1990: 659+.
• Kouri, Elena M., et al. "Drug Use History and Criminal Behavior among 133 Incarcerated Men." American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 23.3 (1997): 413+.
• Lo, Celia C., and Richard C. Stephens. "Drugs and Prisoners: Treatment Needs on Entering Prison." American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 26.2 (2000): 229.

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