Court Rules That Drug Users Can Be Jailed for Relapsing on Probation

Court Rules That Drug Users Can Be Jailed for Relapsing on Probation Judges in Massachusetts can now order addicts to remain drug-free as a condition of probation. The state's highest court gave the ruling on Monday, emphasizing that addicts can be jailed for relapsing on probation. The ruling comes as a response to the widespread opioid epidemic sweeping
the country. The decision did not escape criticism. Attorney Lisa Newman-Polk, to ABC News Many addiction specialists view substance abuse as a medical condition that requires treatment,
not punishment.