Law Enforcement and Drug Addiction Treatment; a Partnership That Protects Societies

Though it seems logical that individuals would avoid illegal behavior out of fear of the consequences, those with serious drug and alcohol problems continue to engage in activities that are destructive to themselves and society. The job of law enforcement is to enforce the law and to hold people accountable for their actions, not to rehabilitate.

Because of the deep hold that drugs and alcohol have around a person's mental health, there is a high likelihood that many offenders will continue to repeat their actions, despite the possibility of arrest, until they have learned how to manage the root causes behind their problems.

The "Wake Up!" Resource Series for Law Enforcement Departments Asks Offenders to Take Action for Themselves

To partner with police departments to take a stand on the destruction caused by drugs and alcohol in society, The Mark Houston Recovery Center has published the "Wake Up!" series of educational materials.

These reference materials are designed to speak frankly to those whose drug and alcohol problems have led to arrests and legal complications. The materials reflect the belief that people must be held accountable for their actions regardless of their problems.

In the Series

Alcoholism: Is your Alcohol Problem More Serious than You Realize?

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Methamphetamines: If you're Doing Meth, Carry a Clean Mirror

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Cocaine: Not All It's Cracked Up to Be

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Heroin Use: When Death is Preferable to Kicking Heroin, It's Time to Fight

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How to use these materials

The informational material in the "Wake Up!" series are available in both printable PDF and on our website. Links to the on-page articles can be included on your law enforcement website's resource pages and printer-friendly PDF's are designed for use as informational fliers.

The Mark Houston Recovery Center caters to those individuals who have relapsed after completing a drug addiction treatment center on one or multiple occasions. Our goal is to help individuals learn to take pride in being accountable for their actions within a safe, drug-free environment while providing tools addicts need to take back the control and dignity in their lives.

For more information or to suggest topics for future materials, please contact the Mark Houston Recovery Center at 866-905-4550.

Law Enforcement and Drug Addiction Treatment; a Partnership That Protects Societies

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