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Open Ninth

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Drug Court

Open Ninth Episode 174

In honor of National Drug Court Month, our administrative judge over Problem Solving Court, Judge Alicia Latimore, stepped into the studio as our guest host to interview Dr. Thomas Hall, the Director of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Community in Orange County. Tune in to Open Ninth to hear the two discuss the evolution of substance abuse cases and how a designated drug court can help change the lives of those suffering with addiction. OpenNinth.fm

  • 00:16 – Introduction to Dr. Thomas Hall
  • 03:58 – Drug addiction and substance use
  • 10:32 – Treatment for drug addiction
  • 18:08 – Connection between mental health and addiction
  • 23:48 – Importance of National Drug Court Month
  • 26:12 – How to address substance use
  • 29:40 – Peer support
  • 31:46 – Resources available
Open Ninth
Episode 174

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Run time 35:24
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In this episode

Alicia L. Latimore
Alicia L. Latimore

Circuit Court Judge

Judge Latimore has served as a Circuit Court Judge since 2006. She currently serves as the Administrative Judge for Problem Solving Court.

Dr. Thomas Hall
Dr. Thomas Hall

Director of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Community

Dr. Thomas Hall is the Director of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Community in Orange County, Florida.