DRUG COURT SHOWS PROMISE

We sincerely hope that the newly established Tate County drug court
will help curtail the growing problem of drug-related crimes.

It seems common sense not to simply throw the offenders in jail,
where they can sometimes continue to procure their illicit
substances, but to offer them a way out of their addiction.

Yes, it will be expensive, but those enrolled in the program are
being expected to hold steady employment and contribute towards the
cost of their treatment.

Some of these individuals are seeing structure and accountability for
the first time in their lives.

If the root cause of the crimes is drug addition, it seems elementary
that the ultimate solution is ridding the offender of that addiction.