Should Drug Users Be Given Rehab Time Over Prison Time?

Question by mojo569: should drug users be given rehab time over prison time?
wouldnt that cut down the prison population along with curing the addicts?

Best answer:

Answer by Bruce J
In many states, they are required. Any felony drug conviction in my state requires rehab now. The rehab is located in the prison. They serve part of thier time in rehab, and finish it in general population.

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