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(USGovernment-News.Com, April 24, 2016 ) Miami, FL -- According to the Miami Herald, Florida had adopted new policies for dealing with criminal offenders with substance abuse or mental health disorders. By recognizing these legitimate disorders as factors into poor decision making and criminal activity, authorities are moving to offer rehabilitation and therapeutic services as an alternative to imprisonment. Supporters of this legislative change note that the American prison system is in desperate need of reform due to the continuous cycling of repeat offenders due to underlying issues. These changes also addresses prison overcrowding and extreme sentencing bylaws.
Miami Drug Rehab, a leading provider of addiction treatment in Miami, fully supports the new legislation for the benefit of the mental health and addiction communities. Both mental health and substance abuse disorders affect people in all areas of the country, either directly or indirectly. Because this is a problem that is so widespread, taking proper legal and medical measures to protect and serve those impacted by addiction or mental illness is important to the wellbeing of all Americans.
"Being under the influence of the a substance abuse or mental health disorders seriously affect one's prioritizing and ability to make decisions. Recognizing this when it comes to the legal system is important because it opens up opportunities for rehabilitation and therapy for people in need. Instead of imposing extreme jail sentences in overcrowded, underfunded prisons, this new legislation can redirect efforts into expanding public access to detox, rehabilitation, and support services."
About Miami Drug Rehab 33169: Miami Drug Rehab offers addiction treatment in Miami for clients from across the country. The dedicated and compassionate medical staff of Miami Drug Rehab assist each client through a medically assisted detoxification process while also providing 24 hour monitoring for the safety and comfort of all clients. Additionally, clients receive intensive group dynamic as early as the detox stage in order to best facilitate true and profound revitalization. Miami Drug Rehab also offers salon and spa services, access to a full gym, and weekly events and outings to go above and beyond the expectations of a traditional rehabilitation center.
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