About the program
What you can expect
DWI Intervention is designed to go beyond first-offender education by examining the lifestyle patterns, beliefs, choices, and risks connected with repeated alcohol- or drug-related driving behavior.
The program addresses responsibility, self-esteem, substance-related effects, family impact, treatment and support options, peer pressure, relapse prevention, problem solving, and practical action planning.
The objective is not simply to review another offense, but to help participants identify patterns that may contribute to repeated problems and develop a concrete plan for safer future decisions.
Program focus
What the program covers
Lifestyle, values, and personal responsibility
Positive thinking and irrational beliefs
Effects of alcohol and drugs
Family impact and co-dependency
Treatment and support resources
Relapse prevention, problem solving, and action planning
Before you register
DWI Intervention is not the same as the 12-hour DWI Education Program. Check your court or referral paperwork carefully before registering.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is DWI Intervention intended for?
Texas describes this program for people with multiple DWIs and certain others with alcohol- or drug-related problems that a first-offender program did not address.
How long is the program?
The standardized DWI Intervention Program is 32 hours.
What happens after I choose a date?
The schedule button takes you to the matching Aliento Counseling class so you can review the available session and continue the reservation process.