Substance Use Disorders Are Treatable: Recovery Is Possible

Justice Speakers Institute by Justice Speakers Institute

Aug 25, 2026Government & Organizations

Substance use disorders are treatable, and recovery is possible. Principle 2 of JSI's framework examines what effective treatment means for courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, community supervision, and treatment court...

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