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SUPPLY—Casondra McLaurin proudly walked up the stage with her young daughter Madison McLaurin to receive her diploma for completing Brunswick County Drug Treatment Court. Recalling the broken road of drug addiction and overdoses that brought Casondra McLaurin to Drug Treatment Court, she said, through the program, “I like what I see.”

“I’m a mom now through this program.”

McLaurin was one of six participants who graduated from Brunswick County Drug Treatment Court last week at Brunswick Community College. Last week’s graduation was the third graduation for participants of Drug Treatment Court, started less than two years ago by Superior Court Judge Ola Lewis. “The road has not been easy. We are very proud of all of our participants, but, especially this evening, our graduates,” Lewis said.

Drug Treatment Court is aimed at repeat drug offenders, or defendants who commit property crimes fueled by their drug addictions. The court is voluntary, meaning the participant must want to beat his or her addiction to participate in the program. Participants plead guilty to their charges, and, in turn, are ordered to an intensive probation focused on treatment and recovery.

Drug Treatment Court is run by a team of volunteers, including Veronica Cunningham of Wilmington Treatment Center.

Wilmington Treatment Center Expansion

Wilmington Treatment Center broke ground for their new clinical building. The new building will feature 7,400 square feet of group rooms and clinical office space. The expansion project will also include renovations of the existing facility.

Dan Newby, Senior Vice-President of Real Estate, and Candy Henderson-Grice, Regional Vice President, were on hand to address to the crowd of supporters and press.

(Left to Right) Dan Newby-Senior Vice President of Real Estate-CRC Health; Candy Henderson-Grice-Regional Vice President-CRC Health; Scott Bradley-Bradley Barnes Construction; Phil Sharpe-Sharpe Architecture; Brian Baker-Sharpe Architecture; Charlie Sharp-Executive Director-Wilmington Treatment Center

Wilmington Treatment Center will break ground on our new treatment wing. This wing will include offices for staff as well as new group rooms.   We are excited about this new transition. Please check back for updated pictures of our growth.

Wilmington Treatment Center will join many other local programs to sponsor the Wilmington Area Recovery Month Celebration. Details to follow.