Inside Recovery Court: Judge Chuck Cerny on Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
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Inside Recovery Court: Judge Chuck Cerny on Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
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In this episode, Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond speaks with the Honorable Judge Chuck Cerny about the county’s Recovery Court, also known as Drug Court. Judge Cerny shares how the program works, who qualifies, and the rigorous steps participants take to break free from addiction and the criminal justice system. From weekly court appearances and drug screenings to community service and life-changing graduations, this conversation offers an inside look at a program designed to restore lives and strengthen the community.
Highlights
(8:21) The Impact of Recovery Court on Lives and Society
(4:47) Keys to Success in Recovery Court
(1:06) The Prevalence of Addiction in the Justice System
(2:59) The Opioid Crisis and Fentanyl
(6:13) Consequences and Sanctions in Drug Court