Friday, December 5, 2008

"Drug court program reunites parents with children"

From Saturday's Shreveport (La.) Times:

Caddo started its Family Drug Court program about four years ago.

"There was just a need for it," said Linda Van Zile, court coordinator. "In 80 percent or so of abuse cases, there are drugs involved."

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse estimates substance abuse contributes to up to 70 percent of child maltreatment cases.

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