Drug addiction and Jail……

According to Dr. Josiah Rich, about half of the 2.3 million inmates in the United States have a history of substance abuse and addiction.  Not all of these inmates are in custody because of drug related crimes but in most cases their crimes were committed to feed their addictions.  According to the Drug Enforcement Agency treatment can reduce recidivism rates from 50 percent to something more like 20 percent.  By lowering recidivism, the programs themselves will save money in the long run.  In some states, most notably Ohio, almost all first-time drug offenders and many second-timers are offered treatment instead of jail time.   For every dollar spent, the programs save $2 to $6 by reducing the costs of re-incarceration, according to Human Rights Watch. This means drug treatment programs can save the justice system about $47,000 per inmate.  If you or a loved one are in need of treatment for an addiction call Penny Bail Bonds at 1-866-736-6977 for a recommendation  to a treatment center.  You may also visit us at http://www.pennybailbonds.com