Treatment Redefined

What the Justice System Gets Wrong About Addiction

Enterhealth Episode 19

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Judge John Creuzot spent 44 years in the criminal justice system and helped pioneer drug courts in Texas. In this episode of Treatment Redefined, he shares what the legal system gets right and wrong about addiction, mental health, and recovery.

We talk about why punishment alone doesn’t work, why 30 days of treatment is often not enough, and how proper assessment, time, and quality care can completely change outcomes. Judge Creuzot also explains why mental health and substance use must be treated together, and what families should know before spending money on treatment that may not address the real problem.