Drug court 'has cut dependency'

Tuesday, 14 May, 2002, 10:26 GMT 11:26 UK

BBC

Scotland's first drug court has been hailed as a success, six months after it was launched.

The court, in Glasgow, deals with persistent offenders who have serious drug problems.

The deputy justice minister says it has helped reduce their dependency - and could help reduce crime.

The drug court is more informal than the others in the Glasgow Sheriff Court building.

Its objective is to help offenders change their lifestyle and break the cycle of addiction and criminality.

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