Addiction and mental health disorders are like other chronic diseases. Treating them takes time, their symptoms are complex, and relapses are common. Unfortunately, they are also different in one important way: People with these diseases often conflict with the law.
The actions of a person with a mental health issue are often misinterpreted – people with psychosis are much more a threat to themselves than they are to others. Meanwhile, addiction’s behaviors often spur clients to engage in illegal activities to obtain their substances, the possession of which is often illegal. Encounters with law enforcement can be particularly difficult – as well as dangerous – for people dealing with untreated mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Continuum Recovery Center recognizes that some of its clients have difficulties beyond medical and mental issues, so we provide court services for clients who need legal help.
What We Do
Legal problems can come in a variety of ways. Those who are addicted to alcohol may have racked up DUI charges or other misdemeanors related to their drinking. Someone addicted to illegal drugs may have charges that are more serious. Regardless of the severity, many people trapped by addiction and mental illness often have legal obligations springing from their conditions.
Our court services program can help. We can provide documents the court requests, including letters and court reports. Continuum can also conduct assessment, write progress letters and provide court-ordered drug and alcohol testing. We seek to help our clients to the best of our ability.