The UK's first family drug and alcohol court is due to open in London with the aim of helping parents beat addictions so they can keep their children.
Based on a US model, the court will deal with family cases where addicted parents are neglecting their children.
It will not hear criminal cases but will fast-track parents to treatment and recovery with support from therapists and social workers.
Mentors, who have themselves been through the courts, also offer support.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7212423.stm
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