ABSTRACT
I will argue, however, that at least 90% of the offenders I have worked with were not chronic drug and alcohol abusers. Most of the offenders maintained employment even if through temporary jobs. Most were involved in ongoing dating or marital relationships and had moderate-to-good health and hygiene. Their ability to recall the details of their offense behaviors was intact. It is amazing and perhaps a true miracle that approximately 98% of the perpetrators I have worked with could recall at least 95% of their offense behaviors, quite enough to prove them guilty and to provide issues to address in treatment. The bottom line is this: offenders can recall their offense behaviors regardless of whether they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the offense.
