First-Time Offenders Get Second Chance

Published September 8, 2013

First-time offenders get second chance
Statistics show roughly six of every 10 people arrested for OWI first offense don't get arrested again, Saloom said. Few first offenders spend time in jail other than the day they are arrested, with … State law does not require substance abuse … Read more on The Daily Advertiser

Young Americans Making Better Choices
"Seek treatment for any substance abuse problems." This report, released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), showed that the misuse of prescription medications by young adults has fallen in recent years. Read more on dailyRx

Issues women face in recovery
Recovery Month is an international observance that highlights the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. Each September, thousands of … Read more on Cayman News Service