Comments on: Drug Rehab VS. Jail http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/ Drug rehab blog from Gatehouse Academy. Gatehouse is a long term drug rehab and alcohol rehab and extended care treatment center for young adults offer the opportunity for young adults age 17-25 to recover from their dependencies. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:47:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-48 Anonymous Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:50:54 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-48 <p>The question becomes level of care and length of program. Will we be willing to commit monies to the treatment of addiction and a continuium of care in ongoing recovery.</p> The question becomes level of care and length of program. Will we be willing to commit monies to the treatment of addiction and a continuium of care in ongoing recovery.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-47 Anonymous Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:04:53 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-47 <p>I agree with what Dr. Herron says. Jail only puts the problem on hold for addicts. Some may be able to say I don't want to go to jail again and quit using. But if they are like I was, I'd be more careful to not get caught again. But eventually I would, or die. Jail only prolongs the disaster.</p> I agree with what Dr. Herron says. Jail only puts the problem on hold for addicts. Some may be able to say I don’t want to go to jail again and quit using. But if they are like I was, I’d be more careful to not get caught again. But eventually I would, or die. Jail only prolongs the disaster.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-46 Anonymous Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:20:42 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-46 <p>Sometimes I reflect on my pass and think to myself what type of person I would be today if I would have gone to prison rather than treatment. I would be about three years in on a ten year prison term. I truly believe that things would have just gotten worst for me. When I think about the person that I was before recovery, it terrifies me! When I was using I sold drugs, was involved in gang activities, ran the streets carrying guns, drove recklessly with complete disregard for others and if anyone had something to me about my behaviors they had just created a problem for themselves. Today I work with young adults in recovery that are traveling a similar path as me. I’m a family man and have a totally different perspective on life. I live a life full of gratitude, service and give away what was so freely given to me…</p> Sometimes I reflect on my pass and think to myself what type of person I would be today if I would have gone to prison rather than treatment. I would be about three years in on a ten year prison term. I truly believe that things would have just gotten worst for me. When I think about the person that I was before recovery, it terrifies me! When I was using I sold drugs, was involved in gang activities, ran the streets carrying guns, drove recklessly with complete disregard for others and if anyone had something to me about my behaviors they had just created a problem for themselves. Today I work with young adults in recovery that are traveling a similar path as me. I’m a family man and have a totally different perspective on life. I live a life full of gratitude, service and give away what was so freely given to me…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-45 Anonymous Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:24:27 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/07/drug-rehab-vs-jail/#comment-45 <p>It remarkable that this country continues to turn a "blind eye" to the real problem in America. Studies show that 88% percent of inmates suffer from addiction/alcoholism and lack the resources to pay for drug rehab programs. As a country we need to open our eyes and provide services for the sick. </p> <p>In the end it will save taxpayers money, reduce crime, and produce valuable members of society.</p> It remarkable that this country continues to turn a “blind eye” to the real problem in America. Studies show that 88% percent of inmates suffer from addiction/alcoholism and lack the resources to pay for drug rehab programs. As a country we need to open our eyes and provide services for the sick.

In the end it will save taxpayers money, reduce crime, and produce valuable members of society.

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