In North Carolina everyone convicted of a DWI is required to complete a DWI assessment. The DWI assessment is a test or series of questions designed to determine the level of prevention education or treatment needed. Here is what you can expect during the assessment process: Assessments may only … [Read more...] aboutUnderstanding the NC DWI Process: DWI Assessments
Substance Abuse
Drunk Driving and Suicide: Recognizing The Cry For Help
This post is written in memory of a recent client who committed suicide just days before their court appearance for a DWI case. Suicide is among the leading causes of violent death in the United States. When people are dealing with pressures that they feel they can no longer cope with, they turn … [Read more...] aboutDrunk Driving and Suicide: Recognizing The Cry For Help
Talking To Teens About Drugs and Alcohol
In Part 2 of this series on Teens, Drugs and Alcohol, we talked about how to identify the warning sings that may be present when children are using drugs. We also shared with you how to recognize those signs. What we didn't share was how to approach this topic with your children so that you can help … [Read more...] aboutTalking To Teens About Drugs and Alcohol
DWI Classes and Treatment After Your Assessment: Your Right To Choose
If the results of your DWI assessment or drug test results indicate that you need to receive additional drug or alcohol education classes, your next step will be to schedule those classes with an approved service provider, but... Did you know you don't have to take classes at the facility where you … [Read more...] aboutDWI Classes and Treatment After Your Assessment: Your Right To Choose
