Facts
- Men are inclined to consume alcohol in larger amounts than women. Although women absorb more alcohol, and take longer to break it down and remove it from their bodies.
- The recent popularity and mainstream use of highly hallucinogenic potentially fatal drugs which are being sold as "Bath Salts" have law enforcement and drug enforcement experts extremely concerned.
- When a smoker cuts off or greatly reduces tobacco intake, they will often experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
- The connection between drug addiction and crime can be seen in the following criminal offenses; drug possession or sales, offenses directly related to drug abuse such as stealing to get money for drugs, etc., and crime which is related to a lifestyle that predisposes the drug abuser to engage in illegal activity such as association with other offenders or with illicit markets.
Criminal Justice Clients - Hazen, AR.Drug or alcohol treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients sentence for the crime they have committed. In order to provide these individuals the treatment they need, there are a few steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug rehab during their time in the Hazen, Arkansas criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who decides if they are in need of treatment and if so how much and what type is needed. Additionally, when the client is evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened for mental health issues as well. Severity of addiction, mental health concerns, criminal activity, sentence length and previous treatment history are all determining factors in the creation of a criminal justice rehabilitation plan.