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The vast majority of U.S. taxpayers say that youth offenders can be rehabilitated and that failing to do so is tantamount to giving up on their future, according to a new survey and study.

A poll (PDF format, 246 KB) conducted by the Center for Children’s Law and Policy found that 70 percent of Americans view imprisoning young offenders without providing rehabilitation negatively, while 90 percent believe that nearly all young offenders have the potential for change.

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The vast majority of U.S. taxpayers say that youth offenders can be rehabilitated and that failing to do so is tantamount to giving up on their future, according to a new survey and study.

A poll (PDF format, 246 KB) conducted by the Center for Children’s Law and Policy found that 70 percent of Americans view imprisoning young offenders without providing rehabilitation negatively, while 90 percent believe that nearly all young offenders have the potential for change.

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Drew Pinsky is hosting a new reality show on VH1 called “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” which follows B-list stars like Brigitte Nielsen, Daniel Baldwin, pro wrestler Chyna, and former American Idol finalist Jessica Sierra as they battle addiction, the Los Angeles Times reported Jan.

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Recent publicity has led to increased scrutiny of confidential, state-run rehabilitation programs for physicians, the Associated Press reported Dec. 19.

An estimated 8,000 doctors with addiction problems are enrolled in treatment programs; most states have them, and California’s medical board made headlines last year when it voted to abolish its physician-assistance program after a review found that it didn’t help doctors recover and could put patients at risk.

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Expensive and exclusive addiction treatment programs in Malibu, Calif., like Promises and Passages have more to worry about than wildfires: some critics and former patients say that the programs are more concerned with making money than treating patients, the Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 9.

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