The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime, Redonna Chandler (2 of 3)
The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime, Redonna Chandler (2 of 3)
In this interview, Redonna K. Chandler, Ph.D., Division of Epidemiology at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, discusses the relationship between drugs and crime and the challenge of effectively implementing evidence-based treatments and approaches within the criminal justice system. (Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or enforcement by the US Department of Justice.)
Juvenile Injustice
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I mean, it's running away from home. It's truancy,” Miao explained. “Really trying to cut back on the number of kids arrested for things that aren't a threat to public safety–if we were able to do that alone, it would free up money for prevention and …
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Eight ways to support someone with an addiction
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If you're not sure how to go about helping, resources in the community like the Utah County Substance Abuse office and other local clinics can offer help and even explain the concept of an intervention. "You cannot do an intervention successfully …
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Tragedy casts attention on mental illness, by Philip Wyzik
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Yet even as Insel said the future of mental health lies in understanding the circuitry of the brain, our current treatment system emphasizes chemical intervention of medications, one of the largest areas of spending in mental health care. Unlike their …
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