Part 1: Finding a Social Issue

· Drug Abuse

· http://lib-ezproxy.lbcc.edu:2093/docview/1730027377/E9BF1AB8D17543D7PQ/19?accountid=39846

· PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE POPULATIONS *

· Anonymous

· Drug abusers tend to have a hard time quitting because it is a brain disease that affects the behavior; which needs special and constant treatment depending on how severe the addiction is. They have to carefully focus on the persons age, background, reason of use, and criminal behavior. " Treatment must last long enough to produce stable behavioral changes." In this case they must be in treatment long enough to break their old habits and thinking to prevent them from abusing drugs again. Those who stay in the treatment for a much longer period of time tend to have a better outcome for their future. It is important for staff members to reward their patients at appropriate times to encourage them in participating in the treatment. Medicine is actually required for a few amount of people to help sustain brain function. Overall drug addiction can be cured, it just takes time and following the right path so one will not go back into their addiction.   

Part 2: Finding an Organization

· Gateway Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

· Gateway alcohol and drug treatment is a non profit organization that started in 1968. The organization takes place throughout Illinois and the area of the St. Louis metro east. The organization motivates strongly for people to take the treatment programs for alcohol and drug rehab. They push forward into educating businesses, individuals, and the public about extreme situations relating to subject abuse, alcohol,  and drug and alcohol treatment and addiction. Overall, their programs are effective and economical; they are approved by most health care insurances. It is the largest provider in Illinois that has multiple awards in the industry and is given credit by the Joint commission.