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