Coercion can simply be compelling someone towards a specific choice.
I would say that getting out of prison 30 days early would definitely compel you towards a decision.
Coercion does not have to include violence nor the threat of violence.
This is definitely coercion, by the very definition.
Furthermore, in a truly free society most "drug" offenders would not be in prison in the first place.
Very good point about drug offenders. I agree whole-heartedly.