DRUG COURT HONORS Five People Honored For Graduation From Kanawha Drug Court Program
Reported by: Martin Hicks
Web Producer: Jeff Morris
Reported: Jan. 25, 2013 11:47 AM EST
Updated: Jan. 25, 2013 12:11 PM EST
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Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
Some people trying to do the right thing were honored Thursday after successfully completing drug court in Kanawha County.
Five participants graduated from the 12-month program Thursday. A ceremony was held at the Kanawha County Courthouse. Drug court is a diversion program where individuals charged with various crimes fueled by alcohol and drug addiction can participate in a rehabilitation program with judicial oversight to assist them in overcoming their addiction.
Thirty-eight people have graduated from drug court since the program started in July 2009.
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Martin Hicks
