毒品法庭的成效在許多研究中都獲得了肯定，透過對吸毒者進行科學化的評估與處遇，並結合司法的監督與獎懲機制，以及有效的機構間合作，不僅有效降低吸毒者的復發率，亦能減少犯罪活動的發生，同時節省社會成本，為一有效將司法的監督制裁機制與藥癮治療相結合的制度。本文簡介了毒品法庭的專業人員組成、分工、及運作方式，並概述由美國的全國毒品法庭專業人員協會所提出的十個關鍵之組成要件、以及成人毒品法庭最佳運行標準。

The effectiveness of drug courts has been confirmed in many studies. Adult drug courts can reduce drug use relapse, lower criminal recidivism and convey positive economic benefits through evidence-based assessment and treatment, supervision, graduated sanctions and incentives, and various rehabilitation services. Drug courts blend judicial monitoring and sanctions with treatment successfully and effectively. This article provides an overview of the composition of professionals in the drug court, and how they work together. There is also an overview of two publications by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals in the United States; one is defining drug courts: the key Components, and another is Adult Drug Court Best Practices Standards.