drug diversion program
n.— «The summit, at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, comes as positive results are being seen from the State Government’s drug diversion program which gives people charged with minor drug offences the chance to reduce their sentences if they get treatment.» —“’I kicked $500 a day drug habit'” by Debbie Guest The West Australian (Perth) July 3, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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