Which of the following statements is true of drug courts?

A. Drug courts are less cost-effective compared to probation and/or incarceration.
B. The aims of drug courts are nonadversarial and more healing and restorative in nature than the aims of other types of courts.
C. Drug courts award punishments that are more severe than punishments awarded during incarceration.
D. The aims of drug courts are much more punitive than the aims of other types of courts.


Answer: B

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