Why Are Most Drug Abuse Treatment Programs Unsuccessful?

Question by Bitches Be Crazy: Why are most drug abuse treatment programs unsuccessful?
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Answer by twistedtart
Because most don’t treat the root cause of addiction, which is usually some form of abuse or neglect. Til you deal with that trigger, the addiction(s) will always be an issue. imo

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Circuit Court sentencings

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Miles Eugene Ratliff, 43, 1250 18½-Mile Road, Tekonsha, pleaded no contest to assaulting a police officer: 12 months probation, must successfully complete substance abuse treatment program, $ 425 in fines, costs and fees, 08/02/2012. Jeffrey Charles …
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Three Strikes Law & Drug Addiction: What Does The Science Say?

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The California Republican Party has publicly opposed the proposed reform, calling it an initiative to "weaken important public safety programs." And many supporters of the three strikes law argue that it not only … Think about this: About two-thirds …
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