Alabama Court Ordered Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers

Individuals suffering from addiction who get caught participating in drug-related crimes are often given the chance to recover through a court-ordered rehabilitation program. These programs are designed to help individuals on the road to sobriety while also hoping to reduce the amount of drug-related crime.

It can be a challenge to find effective treatment for those struggling with substance abuse issues. Many of those with this illness find themselves in a position to receive court-ordered substance abuse treatment. According to SAMHSA, in 2009, the largest category of arrest charges were related to drugs. In Alabama alone, an estimated 266,000 people admit to using illicit drugs in the past month and 1,516,000 admit to using alcohol. These numbers indicate a strong need for court ordered therapy in the state. For those unfamiliar with this treatment option, here is what they should know.

What is Court-Ordered Therapy?

Court-ordered therapy describes a range of situations where a person is obligated to undergo treatment for a substance abuse problem as part of their punishment for their crime. Substance abuse treatment may be use in replacement of prison time or as a condition of a shorter sentence. It can also be used as a condition of a pretrial release, parole, or receiving probation. Generally these options are more readily available for offenders who do not have a long list of prior offenses and committed nonviolent crimes, but every defendant will have to speak with a lawyer to determine their eligibility for receiving court-ordered treatment instead of a traditional sentence.

Most courts will allow the patient to select a treatment center from a list of approved rehabs, giving them flexibility in the type of treatment available. Generally both residential treatment and outpatient treatments are available. Patients can also use more traditional 12-step approaches or holistic approaches depending upon their court’s and the judge’s opinions and options.

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How Successful Is Court-Ordered Rehab

For Alabama patients and their loved ones, it can be a relief to learn that patients who undergo mandated treatment tend to fully recover at the same rate as those who enter rehab based upon their own willpower. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, patients who are in treatment that has been mandated by law may even have higher attendance rates and continue to receive treatment for longer periods of time. This can help improve the odds of successful recovery and speaks to the value of court-mandated rehab.

Cities In Alabama With Court-Ordered Rehabs

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