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The National Drug Court Institute and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) GAINS Center believe that every adult drug court can achieve positive outcomes for persons with co-occurring disorders—if the court is committed to doing so. With some creativity and thoughtful planning, most persons with co-occurring disorders can successfully participate in drug courts.