Cook County may treat drug users to cut crime

Cook County may treat drug users to cut crime

In an effort to help cure drug-addicted youth, Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado Thursday announced the county is studying a plan to treat these offenders who are in the juvenile judicial system.

At a press conference held in his office, Maldonado told reporters the Cook County Board approved an amendment seeking a study that will determine the possibility of treating these young drug abusers who are under their jurisdiction.

Right now, he said, "we are not offering an opportunity for drug treatment for those children, juveniles, especially those at risk." He said some are drug abusers who need …