Drug courts play a vital role in the fight against drug abuse-related crimes and reducing addiction. According to research conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (June 1998), the benefits of drug courts include:

Closer Supervision & Better Coordination

Cost Effectiveness

Reduced Recidivism

For more information on treatment statistics visit:
National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)

For more information on drug addiction and crime, visit the
Bureau of Justice and Statistics