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Breaking Cycles Through Addiction Treatment | Winnipeg News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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In Brandon, a groundbreaking drug treatment court is rewriting the script for non-violent offenders trapped in addiction and crime, offering a path to healing instead of incarceration. Since launching in 2019, participants plead guilty and enter a structured 12-24 month program: evaluation, stabilization, intensive therapy, and long-term maintenance. Judges and advocates witness firsthand how addiction fuels cycles of arrest — and how targeted support can break them. Early results? Remarkably low reoffending rates. This isn’t just about punishment — it’s about rebuilding lives, one person at a time, proving that compassion and treatment can outperform jail time for those truly seeking change. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fab21c898cdbd70e