DUI Screening
A DUI Screening/Evaluation is for clients who have been charged or convicted of a DUI or other related offense. The main purpose of a screening is to evaluate the client to determine the appropriate level of care. The screening also allows individuals to remain compliant with MVD regulations to obtain their restricted drivers license.
DUI Level One Treatment
Level One Treatment is offered in both 36 and 52 hour programs. They both consist of (16) hours of DUI education and either (20) or (36) hours of group counseling therapy. The education portion is divided into two 8-hour sessions occuring on two consecutive Saturdays. The group counseling therapy occurs once a week for the 36 hour program and twice a week for the 52 hour program. Clients are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successfully finishing Level One Treatment. the court/referring agency is notified of the client's attendance, participation, progress and date of completion.
DUI Level Two Education
Level Two Education consists of (16) hours of DUI education, which is divided into two 8-hour sessions and occuring on two consecutive Saturdays. Our DUI Education Program covers, but is not limited to the following topics:
- Physiological, psychological, and socialogical effects of alcohol and drug use.
- How alcohol and drug use affect an individual's ability to operate a vehicle.
- Alternatives to operating a motor vehicle while impaired.
- Stages of substance abuse.
- Signs and symptoms of dependency.
- Alternatives to alcohol and drug use.
- Criminal penalties and statuatory requirements for sentencing DUI clients.
- Clients' self-assessment of their alcohol and drug use.
- Identification of different approaches to the treatment of substance abuse including community resources, programs and interventions.
- Orientation to the process and benefits of group counseling and attendance at self-help groups.
Clients are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successfully finishing Level Two Education. the court/referring agency is notified of the client's attendance, participation and date of completion.
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