On Thursday, seven former drug abusers graduated from the 4th Circuit District Drug Court in the Washington County Courthouse after completing a program that has led them to healthy, drug-free lives.

Drug Court is a program designed to identify non-violent drug offenders and provide them an opportunity to become drug free. Participants must undergo a rigorous agenda including a 12-step program, random drug testing, meetings with judges and other various requirements.

Although the program is designed to be taxing on the participants, Circuit Judge Margaret Carey-McCray, who is the Drug Court's administrator, said it is fair to all involved.

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