Fourteen years ago, Kentucky had no drug courts.
By the end of this year, drug courts will serve all 120 Kentucky counties.
. . .
Since the first drug court was created in Miami 20 years ago, nearly 2,000 have been set up across the country. Drug courts combine intensive supervision, random drug tests, group counseling sessions and frequent appearances before a judge to help participants deal with addiction and avoid prison. Extensive research has found that drug courts are the most effective means of dealing with addicted criminals.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
"DRUG COURTS OFFER ADDICTS A CHANCE, BUT IT TAKES WORK"
A report from Sunday's Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader:
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