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He went from drug dealer and addict to college graduate.

Rodney Burton, 37, of Edinburgh, proved it could be done, transforming himself into a sober, straight-A student who is now thinking about graduate school.

Celebrating a milestone on his life-changing journey, he graduated from IUPUC in May with a psychology degree, which was awarded with highest distinction.

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