I never thought I could: A drug court graduate

Trisha Nudd, 30, had struggled with an addiction to crack-cocaine for years before she took an opportunity to become sober in Angelina County Drug Court 2 1/2 years ago.

On July 19 she accepted a certificate of completion from the program, along with four others, marking a continuous year of sobriety. Trisha offered other participants in drug court who are struggling with addiction advice on what helped her get through hard times. She said her experience in drug court not only helped her stay off drugs, but give birth to a healthy girl a year ago, address other addictions and develop a personal relationship with God.

"I never thought I could," she said.

Angelina County Drug Court coordinator state district Judge Paul E. White runs the drug court. Trisha credits him for her success, among others.

Trisha's Advice: "You have to be honest with yourself and step up to the plate and get help."

Read one of our substance abuse recovery stories, or read more from the source article by Jessica Savage.