The Conversation U.S.Oct 16, 2023

No surprise here.

New research shows that when police get suspected drug abusers treatment rather than arresting them, those people are less likely to abuse drugs or commit drug-related crimes in the future.

https://theconversation.com/offering-treatment-to-drug-users-instead-of-arresting-them-reduces-crime-and-addiction-new-research-into-police-diversion-program-shows-212527

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Offering treatment to drug users instead of arresting them reduces crime and addiction – new research into police diversion program shows

Police diversion programs for drug users shift officers’ focus from criminalization to treatment.

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