More Arrested for Marijuana Than Violent Crimes in 2015, Drug Rehab Newark Responds

(LegalLaw247.com, October 18, 2016 ) Newark, NJ -- As reported by the New York Times, in 2015 nearly 69,000 more people were arrested for possession of marijuana than for violent crimes. A study by the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch shows that 574,641 arrests were conducted for small quantities of marijuana whereas 505,681 people were arrested for violent crimes including serious assault, rape, and murder. The study also found that, despite white adults being more likely to use illicit substances, black adults are more than four times as likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana and 2.5 times more likely to be arrested for possession of any illegal drug.

Other data included in the study showed a 36 percent decrease in violent crime arrests since 1995 but a 13 percent increase in marijuana arrests. The increased hyperfocus on marijuana arrests, even over those of violent offenders, leaves many demanding answers and an end to the overzealous war on drugs.

As a provider of addiction treatment in Newark, Drug Rehab Newark recognizes the obstacles faced by people within the community due to stigmatization and harsh laws. Because of this and the recent findings of this study, Drug Rehab Newark urges legislators to focus on prison and legal reform.

A representative of Drug Rehab Newark comments,
"It's hard to develop trust between the addiction recovery community and those in need of aid and treatment and law enforcement agencies. With evidence that suggests a focus on severe punishment rather than help, it's time that legislators and local law enforcement authorities work toward legal reformation. We've learned over the past four decades of the War on Drugs that harsh punishments and propaganda not only doesn't work, but only serves to make the substance abuse epidemic worse. Our efforts should be focused on community programs and public resources for rehabilitation in order to enact real and lasting change."


About Drug Rehab Newark 87456:
Drug Rehab Newark is a drug and alcohol rehab in Newark serving clients from across the United States. As a provider of detox and addiction treatment in Newark, Drug Rehab Newark is committed to bringing relief and healing to those in need. Through personalized treatment programs which utilize holistic methods and traditional therapies, Drug Rehab Newark focuses on establishing a foundation of positive coping mechanisms and addressing the underlying causes of addiction. In addition to treatment, clients of Drug Rehab Newark have access to amenities such as a full gym, salon services, spa treatments, and weekly outings.

For more information on the addiction treatment center visit http://drugrehabnewark.org/ or call 855-284-5604.

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