Seven Drug Court graduates were celebrated Thursday in an emotional ceremony filled with applause, hugs and a few tears.
Hosting the ceremony was District Judge Daniel Creitz, who noted the graduates have a high standard to meet.
Since its inception into the 31st Judicial District in 2013, the Drug Court’s 39 graduates have remained notably clean. Only two of the 39 have “re-entered” the system due to drug arrests, Creitz said.
“As addicts, you know that’s a remarkable number,” Creitz told the graduates.
Each of the seven graduates…
