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title: "What happens if I relapse or fail drug court in Rhode Island?"
description: "A single relapse does not automatically end the program. Drug court is designed to treat addiction, so a positive test often brings a graduated response such as added treatment or short sanctions..."
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date: 2026-08-01
modified: 2026-08-01
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# What happens if I relapse or fail drug court in Rhode Island?

A single relapse does not automatically end the program. Drug court is designed to treat addiction, so a positive test often brings a graduated response such as added treatment or short sanctions rather than immediate removal. Repeated or serious violations can lead to termination and the original sentence. A lawyer advocates to keep you in the program when a setback happens.