FREMONT- Nebraska's rate of illegal and prescription drug use is among the lowest in the nation. Nebraska's rate was at 7.3%, making the state rank third-lowest, behind Minnesota and South Dakota. The national average sits at 11.9%.

The District Six Adult Drug Court based in Fremont gives people facing nonviolent drug-related charges a chance to avoid incarceration. The graduation rate of this program is at 66%, showing that it is very successful. They believe that problem-solving court builds a bridge between probation and treatment. 70% of people that come through drug court suffer with mental health or substance abuse. These people need resources that probation or incarceration cannot give them.

People in the state have previously had to travel to different states to find inpatient programs that will take them. Those who run this program want people to understand that this is not about teaching people how to use drugs or drink alcohol responsibly but is rather about teaching why people abuse substances.

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