I. Substance Abusing Offenders

The legal definition of a drug offender varies but is generally considered:

"All offenders with conditions mandating drug testing or treatment, and any offender by virtue of a positive urinalysis or self-admission."

Behaviorally, a drug offender is one that craves drugs and this affects the use of drugs. The frequency and intensity of cravings as well as the amount of drug used each day or week indicates the severity of the problem.