I. Substance Abusing Offenders

Triggers:

Drug abusing offenders are susceptible to relapse and often exhibit indications that a relapse is imminent. Some of these signs include positive drug tests, association with drug using peers, changes in housing or employment, and failure to live up to basic supervision requirements such as reporting. When these events occur, staff must imme diately take steps to help offenders avoid any type of relapse. Staff can assist offenders in developing relapse prevention strategies to cope with risky people, places, and things.