18 percent of treated drug offenders relapse: Drug Court

The Drug Court reported that 18 percent of treated drug offenders relapse into drug use. Since its establishment under the Drug Act (enacted December 21, 2011), over 11,700 cases have been filed, with 94 percent involving men, 3 percent women, and 2 percent minors. Of 5,148 individuals who completed treatment and received final verdicts, 946 cases were re-filed (18%), while 4,202 (82%) did not return. The court has ordered prison sentences for 2,389 people, with 498 being repeat offenders previously jailed.

The Drug Court reported that 18 percent of treated drug offenders relapse into drug use. Since its establishment under the Drug Act (enacted December 21, 2011), over 11,700 cases have been filed, with 94 percent involving men, 3 percent women, and 2 percent minors. Of 5,148 individuals who completed treatment and received final verdicts, 946 cases were re-filed (18%), while 4,202 (82%) did not return. The court has ordered prison sentences for 2,389 people, with 498 being repeat offenders previously jailed.

The Drug Court reported that 18 percent of treated drug offenders relapse into drug use. Since its establishment under the Drug Act (enacted December 21, 2011), over 11,700 cases have been filed, with 94 percent involving men, 3 percent women, and 2 percent minors. Of 5,148 individuals who completed treatment and received final verdicts, 946 cases were re-filed (18%), while 4,202 (82%) did not return. The court has ordered prison sentences for 2,389 people, with 498 being repeat offenders previously jailed.

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