Mandatory Drug Treatment
/ˈmænˌdætɔːri drʌg ˈtriːtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-ordered or legally mandated program requiring an individual to undergo treatment for substance abuse as a condition of sentencing, probation, or parole.
The judge imposed mandatory drug treatment after the defendant was convicted of possession.
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- mandatory drug treatment
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Commentary
Typically imposed as an alternative to incarceration, mandatory drug treatment programs aim to reduce recidivism by addressing addiction through supervised care.
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