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May 7, 2009

Stigma increases likelihood that drug users reoffend

From EurekAlert! - Breaking News:

Punitive policies intended to reduce drug use by making life difficult for convicted users are counterproductive and actually lead to a vicious spiral of drug use and re-incarceration. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy reveals how legal punishment, withdrawal of services and social stigmatization encourage a return to drug use, increased criminal activity and ultimately re-incarceration. Read more from this post.


Posted on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM


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