If it cost $19,308 Per Year to keep some one in jail for drugs?

Question by Moderate Conservative Democrat: If it cost ,308 Per Year to keep some one in jail for drugs?
Why not just help them by sending them too rehab.For starters it gives them a fresh start so they are clean can get a job and there is not a jail record for it.We already know it is a sickness.We would not only be helping that drug addict but also there family and children.Plus in a per year basis it is cheaper.I think rehab for most people including but not limited school counseling ect would benefit the whole community too.People who feel they have a chance are less likely too come out and commit a crime again.
Thanks HP Lover but I kinda meant they have too get help.Like jail but rehab…They are stuck there and until they get it toghther that is where they will be..

Best answer:

Answer by HPLover –
Because sometimes the drug addict refuses to get help

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