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Combating Methamphetamine Use in the Community

The Efficacy of the Drug Court Model

Kent State University

Deborah Koetzle Shaffer

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Jennifer L. Hartman

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Methamphetamine use was historically a problem facing Western states; however, in recent years it has methodically spread throughout the nation. Methamphetamine use impacts communities, families, and the criminal justice system in a variety of ways. As such, many jurisdictions are developing policies to reduce the sale and consumption of this drug as well as increase penalties for its use. The question of whether methamphetamine users can be safely and effectively treated in the community is unresolved. This study explores whether community-based drug courts are a reasonable option for treating this population. Results of the study indicate that drug of choice does not influence outcome in a drug court setting. Policy implications are discussed.

Key Words: methamphetamines • drug courts • substance abuse treatment • rehabilitation

This version was published on October 1, 2009

Crime & Delinquency, Vol. 55, No. 4, 627-644 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0011128707307221


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