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The Neurobiology of Substance Use Disorders, ACEs and Toxic Stress: Implications for the Criminal Justice System
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
2pm-4:30pm
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Library and Learning Center
Robert T. Matsui Federal Courthouse
501 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Much research has been dedicated to understanding the neurobiology of substance use disorders, and the factors that lead to substance abuse. According to a 2011 report from SAMHSA’s Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), the criminal justice system was the major source of referrals to substance use treatment, with probation or parole treatment admissions representing the largest proportion of criminal justice system referrals. "Rates of substance use disorders among justice involved individuals are also significantly higher than in the general population (Lurigio, 2011; Steadman et al., 2013). Well over half of all incarcerated individuals have significant substance use problems (Baillargeon et al., 2010; Baillargeon et al., 2009; James & Glaze, 2006; Lurigio, 2011; Steadman et al., 2013)."
Lisa Frederiksen, of Breaking the Cycles, will discuss the neurobiology of substance use disorders, and the effects of toxic stress and trauma as they relate to the criminal justice population. Participants will gain a better understanding of the factors that can lead to criminal justice involvement among those with substance use disorders.
Judge Lawrence Brown, of the Sacramento County Superior Court, will discuss the collaboration and success of the Adult Drug Court Program, and its impact on justice involved individuals who participate in the program, in Sacramento County. The focus of the Adult Drug Court Program is on increasing awareness of drug abuse/addiction, increasing the ability of participants to live drug-free, access to community resources which support positive lifestyle changes, and to reduce drug-related crime and recidivism. Drug Court is a collaborative court that involves a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach consisting of the Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and County drug treatment providers.
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