L.A. Drug Court to Cease Taking New Cases, Incarceration Rates May Rise
USA (PRWEB) January 12, 2015 -- The instrumentally progressive drug court systems are a proven method in treating non-violent drug addicts, without sending them to jail. Regrettably, the Review Journal reported on Dec. 26th that the drug court program will stop taking cases due to insufficient funding. The Drug Court offers addicts an alternative to jail time, and offers effective substance abuse treatment to help acclimate drug addicts back into society has happily reformed, contributing members of society. Harbor Village Florida is an apex drugs rehab center dedicated to providing superior treatment to substance abusers. The detox and rehabilitation center recently celebrated accreditation by the Joint Commission.
The Review Journal reports that the drug court system in L.A. may graduate its last round of graduates this spring. Drug Court is a gauntlet of intensive therapy coupled with frequent drug tests and monitored probation periods. Among 500 employees of the district court, only two are assigned to manage drug court cases; the workload ratio of coordinators to drug court participants is 1:40.
The Review Journal states that 15 percent of the funds that support special courts, like the Drug Court, will suffer a $431,000 loss- for the 2016 fiscal year. In light of this potentially life changing news for many who could benefit from the program, the budget will be reevaluated next month. Those who would be sent to drug court would have a chance of revitalizing their life, as opposed to waiting in jail to receive inpatient treatment, for their addiction disease- for as long as six months
The Drug Court is helping drug addicts avoid felony charges by completing drug therapy, according to the Review Journal. Those admitted into drug court must complete a year long program. Participants are required to complete all drug tests, and meet with their probation officers without fail. Additionally, they must attend mandatory treatment for 90 days uninterrupted.
Harbor Village Florida supports all efforts to address drug addiction as a debilitating disease that affects every socioeconomic walk of life. Its medical experts assess that Incarcerating drug addicts does not serve to cure their intrinsic diseases, and typically leads to an endless cycle of substance abuse and incarceration. The facility asserts that Drug Courts in Florida would help to redress substance abuse; additionally, Harbor Village Florida supports the implementation of drug courts nationwide.
The drugs rehab center, Harbor Village Florida, is located in south Florida, and offers broad insurance coverage for its clients- thanks to its recent accreditation by The Joint Commission . The facility can now offer more clients substantial coverage for rehabilitation and detox services. The detox and rehab center features a slew of state-of-the-art accommodations for its patients, and strives to exceed their expectations with individualized quality medical care and therapy.
For more information on the drugs and rehab center visit their website at http://harborvillageflorida.com/, or call directly 1-855-290-4261.
Julian, Harbor Village Florida, http://harborvillageflorida.com/, +1 1-855-842-0102, [email protected]
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