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Supporting the Use of Medications for Addiction Treatment in US Drug Courts: Opportunities for Health Professionals.

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Published in 2019 at "Journal of Addiction Medicine"

DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000583

Abstract: : Drug courts are specialty courts that offer treatment services as alternatives to incarceration for defendants struggling with problems related to substance use. These courts have become major access points in the United States for… read more here.

Keywords: health professionals; drug; treatment; drug courts ... See more keywords

A Mapping Review of Criminological Theories and Frameworks of U.S. Drug Courts: Theoretical Foundations and Their Future

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Published in 2025 at "Contemporary Drug Problems"

DOI: 10.1177/00914509251372611

Abstract: Drug courts were created to address the cycle of repeat offenses—often called the revolving door—in the criminal justice system. However, they were not originally based on a clearly defined criminological theory that explains how they… read more here.

Keywords: mapping review; criminological theories; drug; drug courts ... See more keywords

Public Support for Drug Courts: Beyond a Second Chance

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Published in 2025 at "Criminal Justice and Behavior"

DOI: 10.1177/00938548251336786

Abstract: This study is the first to assess public support for drug courts as a “third chance,” referring to an additional opportunity, beyond the initial and second chances, to receive rehabilitative support. We first used a… read more here.

Keywords: chance; drug; public support; support drug ... See more keywords

Validating Drug Court Collaboration Instrument: Differences in Model Adherence Between Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts

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Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology"

DOI: 10.1177/0306624x19836547

Abstract: Drug courts aim to significantly address drug abuse and drug-related criminality. However, the effectiveness of drug courts varies from court to court. The variation of success demands insights regarding what is going on inside the… read more here.

Keywords: juvenile drug; drug; drug courts; adherence ... See more keywords