Drug Stories Project
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Paula Fish -Drug Court
Paula Fish -Drug Court
Paula Fish -Drug Court
Thursday 25th October 2018
Discover how Paula Fish's work in drug courts helps nonviolent offenders recover and reconnect with their communities in this episode of Drug Stories Project.
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Get the buttons here!Paula Fish's Lifesaving Work: How Drug Courts Offer a Second Chance
One of the greatest benefits of drug court is that it saves lives.
What if there was a way to help nonviolent drug offenders turn their lives around without sending them to jail? Enter Paula Fish, the dedicated manager of the Anne Arundel County Drug Court in Maryland. In this episode of the Drug Stories Project, Paula breaks down how drug courts are making a real difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction.
With over 3,000 drug courts across the United States, these programs offer an alternative to incarceration, focusing instead on treatment and community reintegration. Paula explains that when offenders are sent to jail without treatment, they often return to their old habits, risking overdose and further entanglement with the law. Drug courts, however, provide a structured path to recovery through four phases: engagement, treatment, community reconnection, and maintenance.
The goal is to reduce reoffending by addressing the root causes of addiction and helping individuals rebuild their lives. Paula shares both the challenges and triumphs of her work. While some participants tragically succumb to their addiction, many others succeed, celebrating their graduation from the program with newfound stability in their jobs, families, and personal lives. These success stories highlight the powerful impact of drug courts in combating the opioid epidemic and offering hope to those in need.
Tune in to hear Paula's heartfelt insights and learn how drug courts are saving lives one step at a time.