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Drug courts seem to be that vanishingly rare thing in Washington: an issue with near consensus.
Palmer, of Malden, kicked his habit about five years ago, thanks in large part to a treatment program mandated through the Dunklin County Drug Court.
The idea was praised by visiting U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske, who noted "drug courts" can sentence people to rehabilitation programs instead of prison.
The Obama administration hopes to more than double the funding for drug courts in next year's budget.