Wisconsin's MARI diverts minor drug offenders to treatment, reducing arrests, incarceration, and overdose deaths.

The Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI) in Wisconsin diverts minor drug offenders to treatment instead of jail, leading to reduced arrests, incarceration, and overdose deaths. A study found that participants who completed the six-month program were significantly less likely to face these issues compared to those who did not engage. MARI has become a national model for addressing substance use disorders, emphasizing treatment over prosecution for low-level offenses.

October 07, 2024
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