This is an inpatient and aftercare intervention service for adults who have committed drunk-driving offenses. Eligibility criteria for participation in the program were: multiple DUI charges, a minimum 45-day jail sentence, minimal threat to safety, motivation to seek help and willingness to participate in all components of the program, and residency in Hamilton County, Ohio.
The service offers 40 beds, and the treatment includes:
1) Assessment and diagnosis;
2) Treatment planning;
3) Substance abuse training;
4) Individual and group counseling;
5) Family treatment;
6) Participation in Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA).
After completing the program, participants receive a sentence reduction and are monitored for six more months, totaling 26 AA/NA group meetings.