Effects of community substance abuse treatment services on clients' criminal arrests

This study explored the effects of specific types of substance abuse treatment services on clients remaining arrest free for the year following services. The sample consisted of clients admitted to the Lucas County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (LC-ADAS) community service system in calendar year 2000. The findings of the study suggest that residential detoxification and intensive outpatient can be influential forces in reducing the future likelihood of crime among clients.