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All: Just wanted to share a double success story: yesterday, we graduated 9 individuals from my Drug Court, clean and sober for five full years, with the exception of one. That one completed the program (Methamphetamine addict) in the absolute minimum of 3 1/2 years by completing every requirement, in order, and on time - very difficult!


The second success story is that same young man - fascinated by my '47 Ford Flathead PU which I drive on occasion to the office - he has now purchased a '50 shoebox, and intends to make it a driver: the young man? He is 26 years old..........I am SO proud of my "children!"


Craig Beers - I shared your story: you are / were an inspiration to him!

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Glad you are able to give 2nd chances and direction. Congratulations!

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Congratulations Marcus! You are doing good work with your Drug Court program.

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What a daunting task!!! Glad to know you and appreciate your efforts to help America. Again/still.

JWL

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Well done.. as you know, drugs are destroying our communities every day.. It is 1 in a thousand that get clean & sober.. God bless your for your efforts!

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We, as parents, appreciate your hard work and inspiration. 2nd chances are hard to come by sometimes.

Al Hook

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Congrats! Sounds like you are making a difference in their lives.

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Marcus, I can see that smile from here! Well deserved CONGRATULATIONS!! to you AND Craig. He sounds like a "one-in-a-million" young man. I pray for his continued success.

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God Bless, 32 years ago, I got a second chance. Now I try to help others.

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I remember you explaining how the system worked Marcus.. You're doing great work, the alternative would be just a one way street if it wasn't for you .

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That is so wonderful!!

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Congratulations Marcus, I am sure it can be as disappointing at times as rewarding.
God Bless You.

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Good work, for sure. Congratulations.

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Wonderful to able to help save people's souls. Nice work.

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Congrats, Marcus. Kudos for your hard work. And theirs. Mike

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Press on Marcus.
I worked with the Drug Court in Indiana and saw many more successes than failures. As you know it's a matter of changing the heart not just the behavior.
How can we give up on anyone when God never gave up on us.
We rejoice with you, and them, Chap

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Excellent work you do! Thanks for giving back to those that need help...

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Fantastic story on both accounts . . . God Bless the work that you're doing - it is so needed.

Dale

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More power to you. Well done sir!

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Congratulations to both of you!

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Way to go Marcus. With God, all things are possible.

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Marcus, one battle at a time. Meth is weird.. why someone would do it i don't know, but they do. Keep up the good fight.

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Thank you ,Marcus ! A life is a terrible thing to waste ! So good to hear you are doing all you can to guide and help these people !

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Congrats

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As a MD I deal with drug dependency on a daily basis. My Meth patients tell me that the feeling of that first burn of meth is incredible. Unfortunately they spend the rest of their addiction trying to recapture that feeling. It is an awful drug and the mood swings that occur with it are very scary. Most addicts are predictable but Meth addicts aren't they can go from being calm and reasonable to an absolute rage in the blink of an eye . I'm a big strong guy and can take care of myself but there have been times when I have wondered if I'll get out of my office alive .

I'd be interested in how the Drug Courts work- What we are doing in this country with Drugs is failing and we need a new way to deal with this problem. Karl

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Karl,
As an MD I would think you would have a better understanding. That's not your fault it is that of the medical community failing to train doctors on the disease of addiction. Different people experience it to varying degrees. I have seen some fight with their doctors to NOT give them opiates because the patient knew they did not need them and where it would go.
I have been following this thread and it is nice Craig is doing so well but for different reasons I feel it is inappropriate for someone else to post this. It is akin to a HIPPA violation.
If you really want to learn more go to an open NA or AA meeting. Just sit and listen. It will open your eyes to some of the things that are going on in the world.

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Frank - Thank you for your thoughts: I'll address your privacy act concerns by explaining that the young man's name is NOT Craig; the actions of my Drug Court are ALL open Court, except when discussions of treatment are concerned.
Karl - if you will send a note to [email protected], I will happily send you some information concerning Drug Courts, and our newest endeavor, the Mental Health Court. You are correct: Meth is the most difficult of illicit chemicals to recover from - but it can be done, and we doing it, daily!
Thank you all for the kind and supportive wishes - by and large, this is an incredibly well-informed and positive forum. Going all the way back to the "Shelly Days" I never cease to be amazed at the depth and breadth of knowledge - flathead related or not.