What are the biggest risks to recidivism for drug and alcohol addicted offenders? How can they be averted?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. According to Steiner (2004), obstacles that probation and parole officers face in the supervision of offenders with substance abuse problems include assigning quality drug treatment programs to trained staff, timely referrals due to lack of space availability, limited ability to keep clients in mandatory treatment, and relapse after intensive treatment ends (events, thought patterns, or stressful situations can trigger substance use). The use of TCs (therapeutic communities) and/or medication can help addicts with their illness and help prevent recidivism.
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