Aligning Criminal Practice with Addiction Science

Drawing on the science of substance use disorders (SUD), this presentation will focus on legal responses to SUD that contradict neuroscience and behavioral research, such as incarcerating individuals on probation following a relapse. Implications for bail, sentencing, probation, and parole will be discussed as well as client-centered considerations. The presentation will also include science-informed criminal justice approaches that support treatment and recovery.