CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County leaders and recovery advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate a milestone that looked very different from a typical day in court.
Inside a Charleston County courtroom, applause echoed as Michael, a graduate of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Court, completed a program designed to help people struggling with addiction rebuild their lives through treatment and accountability rather than incarceration.
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Court provides an alternative to traditional prosecution for nonviolent offenders dealing with substance abuse. The program combines court supervision, mandatory treatment, drug testing, counseling, and employment requirements in an effort to reduce repeat offenses and promote long-term recovery…