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I'm a graduate
of the Volusia County Drug Court Program. I've been married two times,
currently divorced and have two adult sons. My marriages ended as
a result of years of domestic abuse. I used alcohol and cocaine for
about twenty years and have been arrested for various theft charges
over the years. Three years ago, I was arrested for possession of
cocaine. After failing to complete probation because of my drug use
I finally turned myself into police. In jail, I asked for help and
found Drug Court by word of mouth. I discussed this option with my
public defender, and was admitted into the program.
I completed the program in fourteen months. During this time, I had
to arrange for rides to all the required meetings. I had no license
and lived thirty miles away from the courthouse I attended bi-weekly.
I had to get a ride to the Stewart-Marchman Center where I attended
treatment groups three times a week. I was a certified chef for many
years and began working part-time as a cook in a small family restaurant.
My dream was to open my own restaurant. Six months into the program
I opened my own restaurant with the help of my family.
I am clean and sober for the first time in many years. I've survived
domestic abuse, drug use, and a stroke. I am achieving my dreams of
not only being drug-free, but also of owning and running my own business.
I no longer have to hide as I have learned how to shine!
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